Mexico City Archbishop Sued Over Opposition To Abortion Law

Today's California Catholic Daily says that in Mexico, the Social-Democrat Alternative Party has filed a lawsuit against Cardinal Norberto Rivera, Archbishop of Mexico City. It alleges that he violated prohibitions on political activity by clergy through his outspoken opposition to the recent legislation in Mexico City legalizing abortion. (See prior posting.) The suit claims that the Cardinal violated Article 130 of the Mexican Constitution which provides: "Ministers may not associate among themselves for political ends, or preach in favor of or against any political candidate, party, or association. Neither may they oppose the laws of the country or its institutions ... in public meetings, acts of the sect, or religious literature."