Bishop José Luis Retana presides over Eucharist in Salamanca

Bishop José Luis Retana presided over a Mass at the monastery of the Franciscanas in Salamanca on Sunday, October 4, to mark the 800 years since the death of san Francisco.

During his homily, Retana described the lack of fraternity as a major problem in the modern world, noting that humanity faces ongoing wars, increasing inequality, social fragmentation, and loneliness. He stated that fraternity must move beyond romantic ideas to influence real decisions, relationships, and structures. The bishop suggested that following the example of san Francisco requires people to change how they exist rather than simply doing more activities.