.- The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has expressed outrage at the actions of radical groups that stormed the Cathedral of Mexico City on Sunday and disrupted the Mass being celebrated by Cardinal Norberto Rivera.
In a statement, the bishops expressed their “concern, outrage and condemnation” at the attitude of “isolated groups of individuals seeking the attention,” showing no respect for the celebration of the Mass and attacking “his Eminence the cardinal and the faithful themselves.”
“In a democracy we all have the right to express our different points of view; to speak of tolerance and inclusion means—in addition to accepting different opinions—respecting the convictions of others and, even more so, when one is preaching in a place designed to congregate the faithful who have the right to be taught by their legitimate pastors,” the statement indicated.
The bishops stressed that Mexico is a country where “cultural diversity is a characteristic of our idiosyncrasy.” In this sense, the bishops reiterated their “rejection of those who, with intolerant attitudes, have chosen to impose their own ideas and beliefs.”
The bishops also called on “those responsible for the different political and social organizations to ensure that these unfortunate violent events are not repeated, and more so in places designed to proclaim the faith of the Catholic people of Mexico.”
Bishops deplore disruption of Mass in Mexico City Cathedral
Related news
Related articles
- Celebration of Vespers with the Bishops of Mexico and of Latin America in the Cathedral of Our Most Holy Mother of Light
- Address by His Eminence Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, during the dinner offered in honour of the Bishops of Mexico and Latin America
- Meeting with benefactors and organizers of the 23rd World Youth Day at the Reception Hall of Cathedral House and in the Chapter Hall of St. Mary's Cathedral
- Mexico and Cuba 2012
* The number of messages that can be online is limited. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages
Featured Videos
May
19
Catholic Daily
Gospel of the Day
John 20,19-23
Gospel
Date
05/19/13
05/18/13
05/17/13
Daily Readings
First Reading:: Acts 2:1-11Second Reading:: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13Gospel:: Jn 20:19-23Homily of the Day
John 20,19-23
Homily
Date
05/19/13
05/18/13
05/17/13
Most Popular
Ads by AdsLiveMedia.com
