Luis Esteban Fernández Vargas

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Luis Esteban Fernández Vargas is a presbyter and spokesperson for the Basilica of Los Ángeles in Cartago, Costa Rica. He recently made headlines by affirming the Church's stance on maintaining political neutrality, emphasizing that political propaganda exploiting religious beliefs is prohibited. His remarks followed a controversy surrounding a political party's invitation to a mass that was perceived to be linked to an electoral campaign. Fernández Vargas reiterated the importance of the Church's independence from political affiliations, stating that while individuals can request intentions for masses, no masses should be held in gratitude for political campaigns.