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El Paso and Las Cruces Dioceses Organize Prayer Pilgrimage Amid Border Wall Concerns

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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On June 28, the Roman Catholic Dioceses of El Paso and Las Cruces will hold a pilgrimage at Mount Cristo Rey, coinciding with U.S. government plans to expand border wall construction in the area. The pilgrimage aims to pray for religious freedom and unity, as emphasized by Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino, who clarified that the event is not a protest against government policies. Participants will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the parking lot on 1 Cristo Rey Rd. before ascending the mountain, where a mass will be conducted. The dioceses have urged federal authorities to adopt humane approaches to border security while respecting religious institutions' rights.

Key Details: • Pilgrimage starts at 4:30 p.m. on June 28, 2023. • Meeting point is the parking lot at 1 Cristo Rey Rd. • Bishop Peter Baldacchino will lead the mass during the pilgrimage.

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Peter BaldacchinoRoman Catholic Diocese of Las CrucesMount Cristo ReyRoman Catholic Diocese of El Paso1 Cristo Rey Rd.

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