José Luis Escobar Alas
José Luis Escobar Alas is the Archbishop of San Salvador, known for his pastoral leadership and commitment to social justice within the Catholic Church in El Salvador. He has been an influential figure in promoting peace and reconciliation in a country marked by historical conflict and social issues. Recently, he has been in the news for urging the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis, expressing deep concern for the Pope's well-being as he recovers from a health issue.
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José Luis Escobar Alas, the archbishop of San Salvador, urged the government to restore the mining prohibition.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-12-04
José Luis Escobar Alas is the archbishop of San Salvador who presided over Tojeira's funeral.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-12
José Luis Escobar Alas presided over the mass and highlighted Tojeira's commitment to truth, justice, and the Eucharist.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-12
Manuel Flores expressed his support for Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas in the fight against illegal reforms.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-12
José Luis Escobar Alas called for reconsideration of the constitutional reforms.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-11
José Luis Escobar Alas, the Archbishop of San Salvador, called for reconsideration of the constitutional reforms due to their impact on democracy.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-08José Luis Escobar Alas, the Archbishop of San Salvador, urged lawmakers to reconsider constitutional reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election.
Arzobispo de El Salvador contra las reformas de Nayib Bukele
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-07
José Luis Escobar Alas called on the deputies of the Legislative Assembly to reconsider the constitutional reforms recently approved.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-06The Archbishop of San Salvador, Monsignor José Luis Escobar Alas, stated that constitutional reforms must be consulted with the citizenry.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-02
José Luis Escobar Alas presided over the mass that initiated the pilgrimage in honor of Monseñor Romero.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-02
José Luis Escobar Alas presided over the mass that marked the beginning of the pilgrimage.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-01
José Luis Escobar Alas presided over the mass at the pilgrimage.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-30
He is the archbishop of San Salvador and is being urged to take a more coherent role with the victims.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-14
José Luis Escobar Alas is the archbishop of San Salvador and president of the CEDES.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-02
José Luis Escobar Alas is the current bishop associated with the Comunidad Monseñor Romero.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-24
El Salvador’s archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas called on Bukele not to allow the country to become a big international prison.
Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-22
José Luis Escobar Alas, the archbishop of San Salvador, called for El Salvador not to become a second Guantanamo.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-22
El Salvador Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas called on Bukele not to allow the country to become a big international prison.
Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro
Taiwan· 2025-04-21
Monseñor José Luis Escobar Alas, arzobispo de San Salvador, mostró su preocupación de que el gobierno salvadoreño reciba presos de otros países.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-21José Luis Escobar Alas commented on the politicization of Kilmar Abrego García's case, calling for justice.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-21
José Luis Escobar Alas is the Archbishop of El Salvador who urged Bukele to avoid making the country a prison.
Bukele propone a Maduro canje de prisioneros por deportados venezolanosDominican Republic· 2025-04-21
José Luis Escobar Alas expressed concern over the detention of migrants in El Salvador.
Iglesia católica de El Salvador «preocupada» por detención de «presos de otros países»
Venezuela· 2025-04-21El Salvador’s archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas called on Bukele regarding the treatment of deportees.
Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelans deported by U.S.
Canada· 2025-04-21
Monseñor José Luis Escobar Alas urged lawmakers to repeal the Metallic Mining Law and listen to the people's voice.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-20José Luis Escobar Alas expressed concern over the detention of migrants in El Salvador.
Iglesia católica está preocupada por detención en El Salvador de "presos de otros países"
Honduras· 2025-04-20Jose Luis Escobar Alas is the Archbishop of San Salvador who led the blessing before the Palm Sunday procession.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-13José Luis Escobar Alas is the archbishop of San Salvador who represented the church in delivering the signatures.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-19José Luis Escobar Alas, the archbishop of San Salvador, stated that the signatures represent the feelings of many people against mining.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-18
José Luis Escobar Alas, the Archbishop of San Salvador, announced the collection of signatures to request the repeal of the Metallic Mining Law.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-18
José Luis Escobar Alas, the Archbishop of San Salvador, called for prayers for the health of Pope Francis.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-02-22