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Diocese of Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Deposed Puerto Rico bishop pushed back ahead of removal

News: Diocese of Arecibo, Puerto Rico

The Pillar
Apr 26, 2022
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Newly obtained correspondence shows the deposed Bishop of Arecibo repeatedly denied allegations that he had been disobedient to Pope Francis, and says he attempted to resolve some issues of disagreement between himself and other Puerto Rican bishops in the months before he was removed from office.

Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres. Credit: Diocese of Arecib…

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