The Catholic Church denounced the growing indifference of Mexican society towards violence and the disappearance of people, highlighting the need to regain the ability to listen in order to confront the security crisis in the country. In the editorial of the weekly 'Desde la Fe,' titled 'The Disappeared Listening,' the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico emphasizes that violence and forced disappearances have become normalized, despite being constants that should generate indignation.
"The discovery of a mass grave, wherever it may be, should outrage us. So many times we have heard the news of someone close who died at the hands of crime, that we have ceased to be sensitive," they expressed in the editorial, in a call to recover the lost empathy towards these lamentable events.
The weekly recalled emblematic cases of disappearances such as the 43 students of Ayotzinapa, the victims of San Fernando, and the mass disappearances that have marked Mexico in recent decades. The saturation of violent events has led to society stopping its reaction to the suffering of the victims and their families, creating a deafening noise that hinders listening.
The editorial emphasized the need for solidarity and action, highlighting the importance of regaining empathy and giving voice to those affected by violence. The fundamental role of searching mothers and their families was mentioned, who, despite the pain, have demonstrated values of love, strength, and resilience.
"Listening has disappeared, but we must recover it and echo the struggle of Mexicans who seek their relatives or have been victims of some atrocity," stated the weekly. It urged to address the causes of violence collectively, avoiding partisan divisions and polarizing speeches.
Finally, the Church called to follow the example of searching mothers and families to promote the family values that have been neglected and that are vital for society. It was highlighted that, despite adversity, searching families represent the hope of the world, showing love and resilience amid pain.
