Sunday Sermon from Monsignor Ulloa Calls for Avoiding Hatred and Seeking Dialogue.

During his homily this Sunday, the Archbishop of Panama, Monsignor José Domingo Ulloa, called on the country to “lower the tone” and recover dialogue, especially in the face of the differences and conflicts that are expressed in public life and social networks.  Ulloa clarified that toning down the rhetoric does not mean abandoning one’s convictions, remaining silent in the face of injustice, or ceasing to demand accountability. However, he maintained that truth and firmness do not require insults or humiliation.  “We can think differently without becoming enemies.

We can disagree without despising each other. We can demand justice without fueling hatred,” he said during his message.  The archbishop also called for greater responsibility on social media and urged people to verify information before sharing accusations, as well as to avoid responding out of anger.  In his view, Panama needs to reclaim spaces for encounter and dialogue. In that regard, he emphasized that reconciliation does not mean ignoring the truth or the harm caused, but rather moving forward through truth, responsibility, reparation, and dialogue.  “We cannot ask for peace in the streets if we carry war in our words,” Ulloa warned.