Roberto González Nieves acknowledges that Puerto Rican Catholicism is “tested, perhaps in danger”

“We cried, we need comfort”

Marion NavarroOne of the young women who led the action could not stop her voice from exploding when Fernandez started talking about Torres.

“We cried, we need comfort. Thank you Holy Spirit, thank you because we find comfort in pain and suffering in a united church. We ask our Lord, Monsignor Daniel, to give him the strength and power he needs,” Navarro said.

The leaders of the group, who rallied in front of the historic church, insisted that this was not a struggle against the Supreme Pontifical, and that they hoped the pope would reverse his decision, but if not, they would respect the decision. “If it is your holy will, we can get him back, otherwise we understand the Lord,” cried the young woman, hearing a guitar in the background.

Emmanuel Montanes ColossusFor his part, the Pope reaffirmed the “authority” of the Catholic Church, and they will recognize him and continue to recognize him. “This is beyond a demonstration, what we want is a moment of unity,” he said, marking the lives of many young people in the Supreme Pontiff.

He acknowledged that the Diocese of Arecibo was suffering for a while because the removal of Fernandez Torres was “unexpected.” He emphasized that the decision was not a signal of a formal antitrust inquiry into Fernandes Torres’ return to power.

Johanna OrtizFernandez described Torres as a “special person” who was part of the “Los de Maria” choir of the Neustra Senora del Carmen Parish in Arecibo. “What you are going to see here is the fruit that God has sown by grace. You are going to see young people and people of other religions because we are here to promote the unity that he has so strongly encouraged, ”he said.

Although he said they were “in mourning”, Artis said his message was not against the church. “We lost our father … but we’re glad it brought unity within us as a church,” he said.

During the process, a group – formerly recognized by the organizers – collected signatures from participants with the intention of listening to the voices of “wounded and outraged” people in St. See, Rome, he said. George Louis Perez Perez, Of the Faith, Life and Community Commission of the Diocese of Arecibo. “We understand that what happened inside our church is unjust,” Perez Perez said.

He explained that the determination against Fernandez Torres was the result of “bad information” sent by other bishops in Puerto Rico. “He fought for the morals of our country,” Perez Perez added.