Manuel Eugenio Salazar
Manuel Eugenio Salazar is the Bishop of Tilarán in Costa Rica, known for his candid and forthright views on the challenges facing the Catholic Church in a changing religious landscape. In a recent interview, he acknowledged a significant decline in the number of Costa Ricans identifying as Catholic, emphasizing the need for the Church to learn from evangelical practices in order to better engage with younger generations. As a member of the Episcopal Conference, he has openly discussed the importance of quality over quantity in faith, urging a reevaluation of the Church's approach to evangelization and community outreach. His remarks reflect a broader concern about the Church's relevance in modern society, particularly in the face of increasing secularism and the appeal of Protestant denominations.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar stated that León XIV is a Latin American pope.
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Costa Rica:
Monseñor Manuel Eugenio Salazar celebrated the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez as Pope León XIV.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar is the bishop of the Diocese of Tilarán-Liberia and spoke about his conversations with Pope Francis.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar, bishop of the diocese of Tilarán-Liberia, spoke about the importance of hope during the celebrations.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar, the bishop of Tilarán, believes that clergy are a marginalized minority whose critical voices are being silenced.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar, the bishop of Tilarán, urges Costa Ricans to engage in politics and community activism to prevent the country from becoming a narco-state.
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Costa Rica:
Manuel Eugenio Salazar is the bishop of Tilarán who discusses the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in Costa Rica.
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