Bishop Álvarez denounces “false shepherds” in the church who “sell their souls to the devil”
Bishop Rolando Álvarez reappears with a forceful message from exile and denounces “false shepherds” who stay silent for money and align with power, marking the possible return of his critical homilies.
TL;DR
- Bishop Rolando Álvarez, in exile in Rome, has broken his silence with a critical message.
- He denounces “false shepherds” within the Church, accusing them of being “lobos rapaces” (ravenous wolves) who are mercenaries and hypocrites.
- These individuals are criticized for silencing prophecy, aligning with power, and selling their souls for money or protection.
- Álvarez contrasts these “false shepherds” with the true shepherd who gives their life for the sheep.
- The bishop was previously imprisoned for over 500 days by the Nicaraguan regime before being exiled to Rome.
- He is known for his strong stance in defense of human rights and his criticism of the crisis in Nicaragua.