Father Clemente Morales Topete found alive after disappearance in Culiacán

Father Clemente Morales Topete, the 67-year-old parish priest of Cristo Resucitado in Culiacán, Sinaloa, has reappeared alive after being missing for three days. He arrived at his parish on Tuesday, October 27, driving his own vehicle.

The priest was last seen on Saturday, October 24, following a medical appointment. His disappearance prompted a search involving the State Commission for the Search of Persons and the Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office, as well as prayer vigils organized by parishioners.

The Diocese of Culiacán confirmed that Father Clemente is safe but is currently receiving medical evaluation and attention at the parish. While authorities have confirmed his safe return, the exact location where he remained during his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding his return are still under investigation by the State Attorney General's Office.