Chilean Bishops Conclude 134th Plenary Assembly on Nov. 13 With Declaration 'For a Culture of Encounter and Dialogue'
The Chilean bishops' conference concluded its 134th plenary assembly on Nov. 13 at the Padre Hurtado Retreat House, releasing a declaration titled 'For a Culture of Encounter and Dialogue' that urges sincere dialogue for the common good.
The assembly opened on Nov. 9 with a Mass celebrated by Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Kurian Mathew Vayalunkal. The conference president, Archbishop René Rebolledo of La Serena, addressed topics including the inculturation of the faith during the meeting.
The bishops named the envoys designated for Pope Leo XIV's trip to South America: Cristian Castro Toovey for Uruguay; Cardinal Fernando Chomalí Garib and Ignacio Ducasse Medina for Argentina; and Moisés Atisha Contreras for Peru.
The declaration addresses work, security and civic friendship, calling on all sectors of society to face disagreements through a culture of encounter and dialogue.
The assembly closed by entrusting Chile to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in the centenary year of her coronation.
Source: Episcopal Conference of Chile
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