Catholic Church May Influence Election in Mexico, Group Warns

Mexico's historically fragile separation of church and state is further threatened by the president's close ties to the Catholic Church and recent efforts by priests to influence voters.

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's historically fragile separation of church and state is further threatened by the president's close ties to the Catholic Church and recent efforts by priests to influence voters, a watchdog group said Thursday.

Mexican presidential candidate Felipe Calderon of the National Action Party (PAN) holds a statuette of El Santo Ni
Mexican presidential candidate Felipe Calderon of the National Action Party (PAN) holds a statuette of El Santo Ni

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