José Luis Lacunza

José Luis Lacunza is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Panama, serving as the bishop emeritus of David. Recently, he was in the news for leading a statement from the bishops of the Panamanian Episcopal Conference, reaffirming their commitment to dialogue and reconciliation amidst national turmoil and rejecting allegations of the Church's alleged instrumentalization for political purposes. Lacunza emphasized the Church's role in advocating for justice and human dignity, particularly for the marginalized, and called for an active presence of the Church in addressing social issues in Panama.