2024-01-13 13:38:42
Ecuador is torn apart by the brutality of armed gangs and drug traffickers. Bishop de la Torre, secretary-general of the country’s bishops’ conference, said “violence must not be allowed to prevail.”
(Vatican News Network) Ecuador has been enveloped in an atmosphere of anxiety and uncertainty over the past few days due to the internal armed conflict with drug traffickers. In an interview with this news network, David Israel de la Torre, secretary-general of the country’s bishops’ conference and auxiliary bishop of Quito, issued an appeal to Ecuador’s “criminal gangs”, asking them to lay down their weapons, abandon crime and return to their The values of family and predecessors, and turning to God. Bishop de la Torre recounted recent events that people have suffered as a result of years of social and political problems.
Bishop de la Torre called on all political and social forces to put aside individual interests and work together for the well-being of the country. The bishop also pointed to the work the Church continues to do to promote peace.
Furthermore, the Secretary-General of the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference noted that the Church is ready to participate in initiatives that promote dialogue and stability in Ecuador. “As always, we are open and ready to participate in any initiative that encourages dialogue, encounters and the search for common solutions to achieve a great national agreement, a great peace agreement, dialogue and building a better future for all day”.
Bishop de la Torre said that the church’s message to the Ecuadorian people is that “violence must not prevail” because “violence does not have the final say.” The priest also encouraged them not to be “tempted to fight violence with violence.” The bishop concluded by saying, “Let us turn our eyes to God. This year, Ecuador celebrates the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We believe that God, the Lord of life and peace, is with us.”
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