MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Some Mexican priests, tired of Mass being interrupted by ringing cell phones, are using counterintelligence technology made in Israel to silence the devices.
In four Monterrey churches, cell phone blockers the size of a hand-held radio have been tucked among the paintings of the Madonna and clay statues of saints to bring peace back to Mass.
“There are still many people who don’t understand that being at Mass is sharing a moment with God,” said Juan Jose Martinez, a priest and spokesman for the Monterrey Archdiocese. “Sadly, we had no other choice but to use these little gadgets.”