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Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Father Román de la Cruz Hernández was killed on September 15 in the municipality of Huejutla de Reyes, Hidalgo state. The news outlet N+ reported that his body was found along a rural roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.

The Diocese of Huejutla confirmed the death of the Santa Cruz Parish pastor in a statement released September 16. Bishop José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán signed the diocesan statement, which urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure justice and prevent such crimes from going unpunished. The Mexican bishops’ conference also issued a statement on September 16 calling for a prompt investigation by relevant authorities.

The killing occurred on the eve of Mexico's Independence Day celebrations and two days after a march for peace was held in another part of the country to call for an end to violence.

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  1. Sep 20, 5:24 PM The Catholic Weekly Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  2. Sep 21, 11:37 AM The Monitor Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  3. Sep 21, 12:05 PM The Catholic Spirit Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  4. Sep 21, 8:42 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Mexique : Un prêtre assassiné
  5. Sep 23, 5:00 AM Catholic Review Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  6. Sep 22, 9:56 AM Vatican News Português México: a Igreja pede justiça pelo assassinato do padre Román
  7. Sep 22, 11:01 AM Desde la Fe Español La violencia continúa: asesinan a otro sacerdote

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