Archbishop promotes interfaith event instead of the Assumption
Catholics in Panama have expressed their deep indignation and sadness at the recent initiative of Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa, who has launched an invitation to participate in the “Afternoon of the Temples,” an interfaith event that will take place on August 15, the day of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This event has been organized in collaboration with leaders of various religious denominations, including the reformist Rabbi Gustavo Kraselnick, known for his public positions in favour of the LGBT community. The “Afternoon of the Temples,” which seeks to promote respect and understanding between different religions, has been harshly criticized by members of the Catholic community, who see in this activity a lack of respect towards one of the most important feasts of the Church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The activity invites participants to visit temples of various denominations, some of which are known for their contempt towards the figure of th...