Isaías Duarte Cancino

"I consider that the fundamental desire of the peoples of America is to be able to live in peace. The Catholic Church, by its very nature, mission and commitment with the people of God who wander the face of this continent, cannot remain indifferent to this need felt by so many men and women among us suffering the scourge of violence. A Church which does not strive for peace, would not be the Church Christ founded."

"He was a generous and courageous pastor in announcing the Good News, he paid such a high price for his energetic defense of human life, his firm opposition to all kinds of violence, and his dedication to social development as rooted in the Gospel."