March 13, 2012. (Romereports.com) In 2010, many Latin American countries celebrated 200 years of independence. To mark the occasion and the pope's coming trip to Mexico and Cuba, a book was recently published. It's titled “The Bicentennial of Independence of Latin American Countries.” It was authored by Guzmán Carriquiry, the secretary for the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He recently unveiled the book at Rome's Italo-Latin American Institute.
Guzmán Carriquiry
Secretary, Pontifical Commission for Latin America
“I am very happy that the prestigious Italian-Latin American
Institute had the great idea of presenting my book on the bicentennial
of the independence of Latin America.”
In his book, the author looks into the process of independence that
swept much of Latin America. He says the evangelization of the Americas
is key to understanding this process.
Guzmán Carriquiry
Secretary, Pontifical Commission for Latin America
“In some ways it goes beyond the limits of the official history
and it certainly highlights how Latin America today faces many issues
and challenges that independence left unresolved. It also underscores
the key role that the Church has had since the creation of these places
until today.”
Among those attending the presentation was Spanish Cardinal Santos Abril
y Castelló, who also serves as the archpriest of Rome's basilica Saint
Mary Major.
Professor Carriquiry, says the pope's trip to Latin America is a very important part of the Bicentennial celebration.
Guzmán Carriquiry
Secretary, Pontifical Commission for Latin America
“I think the pope is going to confirm the faith of the people
while calling a revival of faith in Christ to take root more deeply in
the hearts of Latin America, in the lives of families and the cultures
of our nations.”
With this book, he's hoping to break the cliches on Latin America while
also highlighting the role these countries play on a global scale.
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