Mariano Rossell
Mariano Rossell was an influential Guatemalan archbishop known for his vocal opposition to communism during the Cold War era. In 1954, he gained notoriety for issuing a pastoral letter condemning the advances of communism in Guatemala, reflecting the concerns of the Catholic Church regarding the political climate in the country. His stance was part of a broader reaction against the government of Jacobo Árbenz, which was perceived as leaning towards communism, and his leadership played a significant role in the religious and political discourse of the time.
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Mariano Rossell issued a pastoral letter addressing the advances of communism in Guatemala.
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