Father Hugo Valdemar, the spokesperson of Mexico’s Catholic church has accused the country’s anti-discrimination watchdog, Conapred, of persecution. Conapred has requested that clergy abstain from making comments following the constant attacks by Catholic organizations since Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto submitted a proposal that would legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Valdemar was responding to a Conapred … Continue reading Catholic Church in Mexico Accuses Government of ‘Persecution’ Over Gay Rights