January 10, 2024 / 01:01 PM
The director of the National Secretariat of Social Pastoral – Cáritas Colombia, Fr. Rafael Castillo, stated that Pope Francis’ recent call for all the kidnapped to be released “without conditions” is “a cry” that reminds us that it is “a duty.” In front of God”.
On Sunday, January 7, after praying the Sunday Angelus, the Pontiff called on the faithful to join in his prayer “for the release, without conditions, of all the people currently kidnapped in Colombia.” “This gesture, which is a duty before God, will also favor a climate of reconciliation and peace in the country,” he added.
In statements to the SIR agencyFather Castillo pointed out that these words come “at an opportune moment” for the South American country, where “the close voice of a moral authority capable of ordering the cessation of crimes against humanity and violations of law has been heard.” humanitarian international.