Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera
Posted on 11/13/2006 1:32:22 PM PST by NYer
Mexico City, Nov. 13, 2006 (CNA) - The Bishops’ Council of the Archdiocese of Mexico said last week a new law passed by the Mexico City legislature legalizing gay unions is a farce intended to placate minority groups. The council also expressed support for Cardinal Norberto Rivera, who was harassed recently at the Cathedral of Mexico City.
In a statement, the Council said the new norm, which opens the door to gay marriage, is a response to “minority and radical groups” and “shows contempt for the view of the majority of Catholics,” who “represent more than 80% of our city’s population.”
The Council also warned that the law has several legal inconsistencies and disregards other religious confessions, groups and institutions of Mexican society. “It attacks moral values, human rights and the will of God revealed in Sacred Scripture,” the statement affirms.
Cowardly aggression
The Council also decried as “cowardly and sacrilegious” the harassment by a group of protestors against Cardinal Norberto Rivera on November 5th at the Cathedral of Mexico City. As they disrupted the celebration of the Mass, protestors demanded that the cardinal refrain from publicly speaking out on political matters.
“We desire to express to him our full communion and our recognition of his courageous pastoral ministry and in the name of each one of our vicariates we pledge our support and solidarity,” the Council stressed. “May he know that he is not alone, that his people are with him and encourage him with their affection and their prayers in these difficult moments.”
The government of Mexico City recently announced it would provide security at the Archdiocesan Cathedral to prevent future harassment of Cardinal Rivera.
Prayers for the good Cardinal Norberto Rivera.
Is there a link to his remarks?
Embattled Mexican Cardinals would make a cool punk band name.
it's happened before... Viva Cristo Rey!
Thanks, will do a bit'o'pinging later.
Prayers up for this wonderful Cardinal! Stay Strong, Keep the Faith.
I am so surprised this passed in Mexico. Mexican culture has never been that friendly toward homosexuals
I am beginning to think that the notion that "people will come to their senses" may not come to pass after all. Not before untold heartache and bloodshed anyway.
It is incredible. Mexico is still a very conservative country. And good grief Mexican men and their view of their Masculinity. I thought this would be the last place I would see this passed
May St Michael and all the angels protect Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera and all Catholic Bishops, Priests, Religious, Schools, Parishes and worshipers in Mexico.
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