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Mexican Bishops' Conference demands investigation after priest shot dead

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Mexican Bishops' Conference is demanding a thorough investigation after Father Román de la Cruz Hernández was shot to death in the state of Hidalgo. The 48-year-old priest, who served as the pastor of Santa Cruz in the Diocese of Huejutla, was found dead on September 15 along the Tolago-Tetlapaya highway in the Lolotla district.

Police discovered Father Román's body with several gunshot wounds near a burgundy Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck with Baja California license plates. Authorities also found a cardboard sign containing what appeared to be an intimidating message, though the contents have not been released. While a motive has not been established, reports indicate the Huejutla region is an area where criminal organizations operate and compete over fuel trafficking routes.

In a statement, the Mexican Bishops' Conference expressed sadness and indignation, calling for authorities to clarify the circumstances of the murder. Bishop Ramón Castro Castro, President of the conference, and Auxiliary Bishop Héctor M. Pérez Villarreal signed the appeal for justice. Bishop José Hiraís Acosta Beltrán of Huejutla also urged officials to ensure the crime does not go unpunished. The Attorney General’s Office has reportedly begun an investigation.

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Earlier version, Sunday 20 September

Mexican Bishops’ Conference demands investigation after priest Román de la Cruz Hernández is shot dead

Earlier version, Sunday 20 September

Mexican bishops demand justice for murdered priest

Earlier version, Saturday 19 September

Mexican priest Román de la Cruz Hernández shot dead in Diocese of Huejutla

Earlier version, Saturday 19 September

Mexican bishops demand investigation after priest murdered

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Sep 18, 6:36 AM TK KBS Slovenčina V Mexiku opäť zavraždili katolíckeho kňaza. Biskupi žiadajú vyšetrovanie
  2. Sep 18, 4:36 AM Církev.cz Čeština V Mexiku byl zavražděn katolický kněz. Biskupové žádají vyšetření
  3. Sep 18, 10:09 AM Aid to the Church in Need Church demands investigation as another priest murdered in Mexico
  4. Sep 18, 12:06 PM The Pillar Mexican priest murdered in region known for organized crime, political tensions
  5. Sep 18, 9:15 AM The Catholic Sun Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  6. Sep 18, 7:31 AM Vatican News Português México: sacerdote é assassinado a tiros no estado de Hidalgo
  7. Sep 18, 2:24 AM Agenzia Fides Priest shot dead in the Diocese of Huejutla
  8. Sep 18, 9:50 AM OSV News Mexican priest killed 2 days after cries for a halt to violence come during a march for peace
  9. Sep 19, 1:12 AM Opoka Polski Ksiądz zastrzelony w Meksyku. Episkopat apeluje o wyjaśnienie zbrodni
  10. Sep 19, 2:26 AM Vatican News Italiano Messico, ucciso un altro sacerdote. I vescovi chiedono giustizia
  11. Sep 19, 5:09 AM Vatican News Français Assassinat d’un autre prêtre au Mexique, les évêques réclament justice
  12. Sep 18, 6:55 AM Vatican News Español México. Asesinado un sacerdote en la diócesis de Huejutla
  13. Sep 18, 11:56 PM Vatican News Polski Meksyk: zastrzelono księdza w diecezji Huejutla
  14. Sep 19, 3:03 AM Deon Polski Meksyk: zastrzelono księdza w diecezji Huejutla
  15. Sep 20, 8:13 AM Aleteia Français Un prêtre retrouvé assassiné au bord d’une route au Mexique

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