Press Crux: Catholic Journalism from Guadalupe
Press Crux is a Catholic news outlet founded and directed by Mexican journalist Ana Paula Morales. It was created with the mission of covering the life of the Church through a human, rigorous, and compassionate lens, with particular attention to those experiencing war, persecution, poverty, displacement, violence, or abandonment.
Based in Mexico and inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe, Press Crux seeks to build bridges between countries, communities, and different realities. Through news articles, interviews, and in-depth reporting, it reveals the face of a Church that stands alongside those who suffer, defends the dignity of every human person, and keeps hope alive even in the most difficult circumstances.
The Meaning Behind Press Crux
The name Press Crux comes from the Latin word crux, meaning “cross.” Latin, the universal language of the Church, expresses the communion that unites Catholics across cultures, countries, and generations.
The cross stands at the heart of the Christian faith. It speaks of suffering and self-giving love, but also of Christ’s victory over death. Without the Cross, there is no Resurrection. It is also the symbol of countless Christians who have remained faithful amid persecution, bearing witness to their faith even at the cost of their own lives.
Tertullian expressed this truth in words that have echoed through the centuries: Semen est sanguis christianorum — “The blood of Christians is seed.”
Press Crux also draws inspiration from the ancient motto of the Carthusian tradition: Stat Crux dum volvitur orbis — “The Cross stands firm while the world turns.” The world changes, trembles, and sometimes seems to collapse; yet the Cross remains steadfast.
The stained-glass window featured in the Press Crux visual identity evokes a distinctive expression of Christian art: light passes through glass, filling everything it touches with color. In the same way, this news outlet seeks to observe and report on reality through the lens of the Cross, always illuminated by the light of the Resurrection.
Why I Founded Press Crux
My name is Ana Paula Morales. I am a journalist, theologian, wife, and mother of three children. For many years, I have been drawn to the stories of those who remain close to people in suffering, especially in places wounded by war, persecution, poverty, and abandonment.
I have had the opportunity to speak with bishops, priests, religious sisters, humanitarian leaders, experts, families, and communities from different countries. Their testimonies have helped me discover that behind the statistics and headlines, there are always faces, names, and stories that deserve to be heard.
I am deeply moved by the witness of a Church that remains present when everything seems to be falling apart: priests, religious sisters, and laypeople who, rather than abandoning their communities, choose to stay with the most vulnerable, offering assistance, comfort, and the assurance that God never abandons His people.
For a long time, I thought I would have loved being a war correspondent. Not because of the violence or any desire to report on tragedy, but because of a deep need to draw closer to the heart of human suffering and tell another side of the story: the story of faith that endures, charity that never grows weary, and hope that continues to find its way forward where the world seems to have fallen apart.
Press Crux was born from that calling: a form of journalism that does not turn away from suffering, but neither does it allow tragedy to have the final word.
A Career Dedicated to Communication
Ana Paula Morales has more than 18 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, and public outreach. Her professional career has included work with religious, cultural, academic, and scientific institutions.
For eight years, she worked on projects associated with Magdala and Terra Sancta México, primarily in media relations, communications, and fundraising. She was also part of the Mexican branch of the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, an organization dedicated to supporting Christian communities affected by persecution, poverty, and pastoral needs.
She has contributed to Catholic media outlets including EWTN, ACI Prensa, ZENIT, Desde la Fe, and El Observador de la Actualidad, as well as other Mexican publications.
Throughout her career, she has also worked with institutions such as Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Universum Science Museum, the Mexican Space Agency, the Mexican Academy of Sciences, the Alliance Française, and the Embassy of Mexico in Brussels, as well as agencies and organizations in the private sector.
She also introduced Nightfever to Mexico, a Eucharistic adoration initiative that originated in Germany and invites people to enter churches, light a candle, and spend a few moments in an encounter with God.
Academic Background and Family Life
Ana Paula Morales holds a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the Complutense University of Madrid and a master's degree in Neuromarketing from the International University of La Rioja.
She also earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Theology from Universidad Católica Lumen Gentium, graduating cum laude. She speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian, allowing her to communicate directly with sources and individuals from different countries.
She is a wife and mother of three children. Her family holds a central place in her life and has deepened her sensitivity to stories involving childhood, education, vulnerability, and the defense of human dignity.
Our Mission
Press Crux seeks to engage directly with events, listen to the people at the heart of each story, and provide the context needed to understand what is happening.
Our commitment is to practice responsible, well-documented journalism that respects its sources; to amplify the voices of those too often excluded from public conversation; and to highlight the work of those who remain alongside the most vulnerable communities.
Press Crux does not seek merely to report on suffering. It also seeks to tell the stories of hope that emerge in its midst.
From Guadalupe, Stories That Cross Borders.