Natalie,

I think what you're refering to is the "Cristiada" or "Guerra de los 
Cristeros", a violent conflict between the Mexican government and the 
Catholic church in the 1920's.

You can do a search of those two words and you'll find a lot of 
information on that little know episode of the Mexican history.

The following link provides a summary from the Catholic perspective:
 
http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=20652

Victor.

--- In ranchos@yahoogroups.com, "Natalie" <nc_coleman@y...> wrote:
> 
> Can anyone provide information on something known as "La Cristada"? 
I 
> was viewing some photos historical photos at www.valparaiso.tk 
having 
> to do with "La Cristada en Valparaiso, Zacatecas y Huejuquilla, 
> Jalisco" - pretty gruesome photos (hangings and beheadings), but 
do  
> not know the background of this event, when it took place, etc. Can 
> anyone provide information? I tried google, but didn't find much 
that 
> was helpful (judging by synopsi (sp?)- however,I did not open any 
of 
> the listings). Many of you are well informed, so I trust someone 
can 
> help learn something new.  Thanks.
> 
> Natalie