Giant Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico Citys Tepito neighborhood with message of peace
MEXICO CITY (AP) — His face and body resemble those of a newborn. Yet the Baby Jesus statue towers 16 feet (5 meters) tall and travels across central Mexico spreading a message of peace. The giant figure arrived this week in Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood, known for its bustling street markets and strong local identity, but also for longstanding crime problems. Prayers, offerings and a Mass followed. “The Baby Jesus means everything to me and my family because we are very Catholic,”...
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