.- The
president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe
Martin Rabago, confirmed this week that several of the country’s
presidential candidates, including Roberto Madrazo, Andres Lopez
Obrador and Felipe Calderon, will address the bishops at their general
assembly April 24-28 about their proposals for the country.
Speaking to
reporters, Bishop Rabago explained that “due to the short amount of
time we have for this assembly,” it was impossible “to permit other
candidates to attend.”
“We hope that
the candidates will explain their proposals in order to maintain an
equally close relationship with all, as later they will debate in
public in order to make their plans known to the entire country so that
people can have greater clarity about the person for whom they will
vote in the upcoming elections,” he added.
Historic encounter
The secretary
general of the Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, called
the upcoming meeting with the candidates “historic”, adding that “this
type of thing has never happened before.”
In an interview
with the newspaper “Proceso,” Bishop Aguiar Retes said the bishops are
interested in “knowing firsthand the position of each candidate” about
“those issues that are of interest to us” and about which “they speak
little,” such as the defense of life and values.
Another issue of concern to the Church in Mexico is access to the media and full recognition of religious freedom.
Bishop Retes
said the meetings with the candidates will be private and last two
hours. Candidates will first outline their proposals and then
take questions from the bishops.
Mexican presidential candidates to present proposals to bishops
Related news
Related articles
- Address by His Eminence Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, during the dinner offered in honour of the Bishops of Mexico and Latin America
- Celebration of Vespers with the Bishops of Mexico and of Latin America in the Cathedral of Our Most Holy Mother of Light
- Guide for 2008 Federal Election - Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Meeting with the Bishops of Portugal in the Conference Hall of the "Casa Nossa Senhora do Carmo"
* 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
25
Catholic Daily
Gospel of the Day
Jn 21,15-19
Gospel
Date
05/25/12
05/24/12
05/23/12
Daily Readings
First Reading:: Acts 25:13b-21Psalm:: Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20abGospel:: Jn 21:15-19Homily of the Day
Jn 21,15-19
Homily
Date
05/25/12
05/24/12
05/23/12
Most Popular
