AMERICA/VENEZUELA - “As Catholics we cannot remain silent in a situation in which a small group of people tried to distance God from the hearts of the people”

Friday, 18 January 2008

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Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - Fr. José Rafael Romero Linares, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Venezuela, informs Fides that the national office team met yesterday to discuss the events which led to the cancellation of the Holy Father's visit to La Sapienza University. “We categorically rejected and repudiate these uncalled for attacks on the Pope and against the Church”. “I think as Catholics it is right for us not to remain silent in a situation in which a small group of people tried to pollute the majority with ideas contrary to our faith with the sole aim of distancing God from the hearts of the people. We are deeply saddened by these events since the people of Venezuela have always been devoted to the Holy Father. We are praying for the Pope entrusting him to the protection of Most Holy Mary”. (RG) (Agenzia Fides 18/1/2008; righe 11, parole 150)