Wall at Base of Sacred Mountain

This Sunday, thousands will gather for a pilgrimage to Mount Cristo Rey as the federal government moves forward with building a border wall at its base — sparking outrage among religious leaders and locals. The iconic shrine, a decades-old spiritual beacon for people across the border, faces potential disruption despite government claims that construction won’t affect access. Bishop Peter Baldacchino calls it a battle to defend a sanctuary, not politics, condemning the placement of a symbol of division near a site dedicated to Christ’s message of unity. Critics fear environmental and cultural damage, especially as the government bypasses standard reviews. The pilgrimage begins at 4 p.m., with Bishop Baldacchino urging attendees to prepare for weather and bring water — and to come together in prayer amid rising tensions. 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/06795e733957f155