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On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’

On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.