The Enciclopedia Hispánica explains: “Cristeros is the name given to Mexican Catholics who rebelled against President Plutarco Elías Calles in 1926 because of measures that he took against the church, such as closing down religious centers and buildings. ”
كانت الحكومة اول مَن دعى الثوار كريستيرو نظرا الى صيحة الحرب التي كانوا يطلقونها :‏ « ڤيڤا كريستو راي !‏ »