Enrique Angelelli
Enrique Angelelli was an Argentine bishop and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church known for his outspoken advocacy for human rights during Argentina's military dictatorship in the 1970s. He was a vocal critic of the regime's repressive actions and actively supported the poor and marginalized. Angelelli's commitment to social justice made him a target for the military government, leading to his assassination in 1976. His legacy continues to inspire human rights activism in Argentina, and he is remembered as a martyr for his dedication to truth and justice amid the horrors of the dictatorship.
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Enrique Angelelli is a beato and a victim of the dictatorship whose tomb was visited by Vice President Villarruel.
Villarruel volvió a desmarcarse del Gobierno y convocó a la Iglesia católica a exponer su posición contraria a la baja de edad de imputabilidad
Argentina· 2026-02-21
Enrique Angelelli was mentioned by Ramiro González as a memorial during his performance.
un cantante de folklore protestó contra la presencia de Victoria Villarruel en un festival de La RiojaArgentina· 2026-02-16
Enrique Angelelli is a martyr whose tomb was visited by Villarruel during her trip.
Villarruel duda de la reelección de Milei, otro Menem candidato y quiebre en el PJ del CongresoArgentina· 2026-02-16
Enrique Angelelli was an example of a bishop who publicly denounced the state terrorism, contrasting with Bergoglio's approach.
Cuando Francisco era Bergoglio: un arzobispo incómodo en Buenos Aires | Internacional
Spain· 2025-04-21
