Friar Rafael Aragón: “Murillo seeks to control spirituality”
On the occasion of his 50 years of priestly ministry, Father Rafael Aragón offers a strong testimony about the Nicaraguan reality from his exile in Costa Rica. The Dominican priest, whose life has been deeply linked to evangelization in various corners of the country, analyzes the current siege suffered by the Church under the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
TL;DR
- Friar Rafael Aragón alleges Rosario Murillo is using esoteric symbols and "trees of life" to replace Christian symbols and control Nicaragua's spirituality.
- He sees this as a cultural confrontation and persecution of those defending human rights, rule of law, and democracy.
- Aragón suggests Cardinal Brenes is pressured to remain silent but advocates for a Church that acts critically within civil society.
- He distinguishes between Christian forgiveness and earthly justice, stating criminals must answer to the law.