Rosalio José Castillo Lara

Rosalio José Castillo Lara (4 September 1922 – 16 October 2007) was a Venezuelan prelate of the Catholic Church. Quotes If the Venezuelan people fail to grasp the seriousness of the situation and fail to categorically speak out in favor of democracy and freedom, we will find ourselves subjected to a Marxist-style dictatorship. Venezuela on verge of Marxist dictatorship says cardinal (15 January 2006) Catholic News Agency The problem of poverty is certainly a serious one. I could almost describe it as a tragic situation for us, however the use of sterilization as a solution to the euthanasia of poverty is completely mistaken. On our continent of South America, we are deeply affected by the masses of people living in poverty, lacking education, housing, and job opportunities. However, I repeat that it is not in taking lives that we can work to establish greater wealth and eliminate poverty. This is a very simple-minded solution, and it cannot lead to the results it intends. Rather, it is through an integral education, sowing ethical, religious, and moral principals and values, that we can show people how to live well and find an honest job. The exclusive moving testimony of Cardinal Castillo Lara given to Agenzia Fides just days before his death: “taking lives does not eliminate poverty.” (23 January 2009) Fides News Agency External links Category:1922 births Category:Cardinals Category:2007 deaths Category:Catholics from Venezuela Category:Clergy from Venezuela