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    Baptism becomes mass funeral as church comes down in Mexico

    by By Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times Sep 20, 2017 4 minutes

    ATZALA, Mexico - It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, the baptism of a baby girl in this sweltering sugar-cane hub south of Mexico City.

    But the celebration at Santiago the Apostle Catholic Church turned abruptly tragic Tuesday when a massive earthquake rocked violently through the main square.

    The colonial-style church shuddered, and chunks of masonry crashed to the ground. Eleven people were killed.

    Among the victims: 3-month-old Elideth Torres de Leon, who was to be baptized; her sister, Maria, 8; and the girls' mother, Manuela de Leon Garcia, 27.

    Much of the world's attention has focused on Mexico City

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