The cathedral have been the scene of several protests both from the church and to the church , including a protest by women over the Church 's exhortation for women not to wear mini @-@ skirts and other provocative clothing to avoid rape , and a candlelight vigil to protest against kidnappings in Mexico . The cathedral itself have been used to protest against social issues . Its bells ring to express the archdiocese 's opposition to the Supreme Court upholding of Mexico City 's legalization of abortion .