Church vs Government Over Sacred Mountain

Catholic faithful are preparing for a powerful pilgrimage up Mount Cristo Rey this Sunday, June 28, to protest the government’s plan to seize sacred church land for a border wall. Starting at 4:30 PM, thousands will hike to the summit for a Mass led by Bishop Peter Baldacchino, framing the event as a defense of religious freedom, unity, and the Church—not a political protest. The land, a spiritual landmark where three nations meet, has been a pilgrimage site for nearly a century. A judge recently greenlit the land seizure, ordering $183,000 in compensation, sparking this response. While the government insists the wall is vital for national security and access to the shrine will remain, the Church argues the site’s sanctity is at risk. A critical legal hearing on July 23 could decide the fate of this deeply cherished place. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dcbcdfe9b997c281