René Leigue
Monseñor René Leigue is the Archbishop of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He is known for his pastoral leadership and emphasis on social justice, urging the community to reflect on the nation's challenges and seek new paths for progress. In a recent sermon, he encouraged the populace to maintain hope despite difficulties, advocating for action over complacency and highlighting the importance of sharing wealth for the common good.
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Monsignor René Leigue addressed the pain of the poor deceived by unfulfilled promises in his Sunday homily.
La Iglesia pide no ilusionar con falsas promesas a las personas de bajos recursos económicos
Bolivia· 2025-09-28Monsignor René Leigue was present at the Honor Session.
24 de Septiembre: "Hemos defendido la institucionalidad", afirma Alberti en la Sesión de HonorBolivia· 2025-09-24
René Leigue, the archbishop, expressed the Church's condolences to the Fernández family during the memorial service.
Homenaje póstumo a Percy Fernández en la Catedral y en El CristoBolivia· 2025-09-03
René Leigue called on public servants to exercise their responsibilities with humility and for the benefit of the entire population.
Arzobispo Leigue pide a las autoridades trabajar para todos y saluda el retorno del gobernador Camacho a Santa CruzBolivia· 2025-08-31
Monseñor René Leigue, arzobispo de Santa Cruz, demandó a los dos frentes que se disputan la presidencia de Bolivia en segunda vuelta que asiente sus programas con propuestas más concretas.
Iglesia pide "dejar de lado los insultos" y pensar más en la "realidad que vivimos"Bolivia· 2025-08-24
Archbishop René Leigue urged Bolivians to exercise their voting rights freely and responsibly in the upcoming national elections.
“Nadie debe decirnos por quién votar o que se vote nulo”, arzobispo Leigue insta a votar con concienciaBolivia· 2025-08-10René Leigue, the archbishop of Santa Cruz, expressed hope for overcoming the current crisis during his homily.
Santa Cruz pide mirar con esperanza las eleccionesBolivia· 2025-08-07
Monsignor René Leigue, the archbishop of Santa Cruz, also referenced the general elections during his homily.
Santa Cruz: discursos políticos y la homilía de monseñor Leigue apuntan a las próximas elecciones generalesBolivia· 2025-08-06
René Leigue, the archbishop of Santa Cruz, criticized the lack of concrete proposals from candidates during the election period.
René Leigue: "Las elecciones son esa luz que nos saca de las tinieblas"Bolivia· 2025-08-03René Leigue is the archbishop of Santa Cruz who presided over the mass to start the construction of the chapel.
Construirán una capilla donde se cree que apareció la Virgen de CotocaBolivia· 2025-07-28
Monsignor René Leigue dedicated some minutes to reflect on the elections and urged parishioners to analyze and listen to the proposals of politicians.
Elecciones 2025: la homilía dominical puso foco en pedir a los feligreses que analicen, escuchen y al final decidan bienBolivia· 2025-07-20Monsignor René Leigue dedicated some minutes to reflect on the elections and urged parishioners to be informed about political proposals.
La homilía dominical puso foco en pedir a los feligreses no ser indiferentes para elegir mejorBolivia· 2025-07-20Monsignor René Leigue emphasized the importance of the electoral process and the church's involvement in societal issues.
Monseñor Leigue destaca "el gran compromiso" que suponen las eleccionesBolivia· 2025-07-13Monsignor René Leigue called for greater responsibility from public servants.
Monseñor Leigue reclama "más responsabilidad" a los servidores públicosBolivia· 2025-06-22Monsignor René Leigue offered a homily filled with messages about solidarity and the urgency to respond to the needs of others with hope.
Monseñor en Corpus Christi insta a buscar líderes que nos den esperanzaBolivia· 2025-06-20Monsignor René Leigue is the archbishop of Santa Cruz and will preside over the Eucharist at the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Santa Cruz celebrará el Corpus Christi con misa y procesión en la CatedralBolivia· 2025-06-19
Monsignor René Leigue highlighted the uncertainty caused by rising prices in the markets during his homily.
Arzobispo Leigue resalta la incertidumbre que genera el alza de costos de productos de la canasta familiarBolivia· 2025-05-25
Monsignor René Leigue highlighted the uncertainty caused by rising prices in the markets during his homily.
Arzobispo Leigue resalta la incertidumbre que genera el alza de de costos de productos de la canasta familiarBolivia· 2025-05-25
René Leigue is the Archbishop of Santa Cruz who commented on the profile of the newly elected pope.
René Leigue: "León XIV es un gran pastor"Bolivia· 2025-05-11
Monsignor René Leigue expressed joy during the Eucharist for the new pope.
Iglesia cruceña vive con esperanza el nombramiento de León XIVBolivia· 2025-05-09
Monseñor René Leigue, arzobispo de Santa Cruz, llamó a los fieles a practicar el perdón como camino para encontrar la paz interior.
Monseñor Leigue insta a reflexionar para “dejar de culpar a los demás por los problemas que se viven en la sociedad"Bolivia· 2025-04-28
Monseñor René Leigue presided over the memorial mass for Papa Francisco.
Santa Cruz despide al Santo Padre: “Fue un pastor humilde y de gran humanidad”Bolivia· 2025-04-26
Monsignor René Leigue expressed gratitude for the life and mission of Pope Francisco.
En memoria de Francisco: repique de campanas, rezo del rosario y EucaristíaBolivia· 2025-04-22
Archbishop René Leigue urged everyone to act with justice and honesty during his message on Good Friday.
En Viernes Santo, el arzobispo René Leigue exhortó a actuar con justicia y honestidadBolivia· 2025-04-19Monsignor René Leigue denounced the abandonment of foster homes during the Holy Thursday mass.
Monseñor denuncia abandono a hogares de acogida: “Son niños y no votan, por eso no se los tiene en cuenta”Bolivia· 2025-04-18Monseñor René Leigue presided over the Misa Crismal, receiving the renewal of priestly promises from the local clergy.
Unidad, fe y compromiso: Sacerdotes renovaron sus promesas en la Misa Crismal de Santa CruzBolivia· 2025-04-16René Leigue is the archbishop presiding over the Misa Crismal.
Presbíteros renovarán sus promesas sacerdotales en la Misa CrismalBolivia· 2025-04-15Monseñor René Leigue is the archbishop of Santa Cruz who delivered the homily on Palm Sunday.
Monseñor Leigue en Domingo de Ramos: "No podemos dividirnos, somos personas de fe y ciudadanos de este país"Bolivia· 2025-04-13Monsignor René Leigue, archbishop of Santa Cruz, called on the population to participate in the Semana Santa activities.
Domingo de Ramos abre las celebraciones llenas de fe y tradición en los pueblosBolivia· 2025-04-13
René Leigue is the archbishop who will preside over the Misa Crismal and Jubileo Sacerdotal ceremony.
Llega Semana Santa. Le mostramos el programa de la catedral cruceñaBolivia· 2025-04-11