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Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal

Apr 28, 2022

By David Ramos

Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago... Read more

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres

Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels 'blessed to suffer persecution'

Mar 9, 2022

By David Ramos

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels "blessed... Read more

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres.

Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico says his removal by Pope Francis is ‘totally unjust’

Mar 9, 2022

By CNA Staff

He said he was asked to resign because he ‘had not been obedient to the pope nor had I been... Read more

Puerto Rican bishop recognizes right to conscientious objection to COVID vaccines

Aug 18, 2021

By David Ramos

The Bishop of Arecibo has recognized the right to conscientious objection to vaccines against COVID-19, and announced that clerics will... Read more