Jesus Nazarene, Redeemer of the World, is exalted as king

Jesus Nazarene, Redeemer of the World, is exalted as king

The consecrated image of Jesus the Nazarene Redeemer of the World was carried on the shoulders of faithful Catholics who arrived very early at the Santísima Trinidad Parish, in the El Gallito neighborhood of zone 3. Likewise, devout porters carried the litter of the Blessed Virgin of Dolores Mother of the Redeemer in surrounding places. … Read more

Pope asks to make the Church “a safer place for minors”

Pope asks to make the Church “a safer place for minors”

He Pope Francisco asked this Thursday to make the Catholic Church “an increasingly safer place for minors and the most fragile adults”, and recognized that facing the challenge that “the abuse scandal” es “large and complex”. “Faced with the scandal of abuse and the suffering of the victims, we could become discouraged, because the challenge … Read more

They dress the streets in gala for the procession of Jesús Nazarene “Dulce Rabí”

They dress the streets in gala for the procession of Jesús Nazarene “Dulce Rabí”

As part of the activities of the third Sunday of Lent, Catholic faithful participate in the procession of Jesús Nazareno de Jocotenango, “El Dulce Rabí” in Antigua Guatemala. According to the schedule for this Sunday, March 3, 2024, the walk left the temple at 8:00 a.m. Along with the image of the Nazarene, the consecrated … Read more

Jesus of the Good Death brings forgiveness to the streets of the Historic Center

Jesus of the Good Death brings forgiveness to the streets of the Historic Center

“Father, forgive them because they do not know what they are doing,” is the message of the walk of Jesús de la Buena Muerte on his journey through the streets and avenues of the Historic Center during this third Sunday of Lent. The consecrated image left on the shoulders of the Basilica of Our Lady … Read more

Antigua Guatemala prohibits parking on public roads

Antigua Guatemala prohibits parking on public roads

The municipality of Antigua GuatemalaSacatepéquez, issued a statement to release information related to the activities scheduled for this February 18, that is, the First Sunday of Lent. As indicated, parking will not be allowed in the urban area of ​​the colonial city, so it is recommended to use municipal and private parking lots. This prohibition … Read more

More than 20 thousand Guatemalans cross into Mexico for the Lenten holiday

More than 20 thousand Guatemalans cross into Mexico for the Lenten holiday

More than 20 thousand Guatemalans They crossed this February 16 to Mexico along the Suchiate River to celebrate the ‘Feast of the Lord of the Three Falls’, an indigenous festival that takes place on the first Friday of Lent and in which Central Americans take the opportunity to shop freely. The religious festival in Ciudad … Read more