Summary
Juan Carlos Merino, a priest and current head of the Convivium de Cobo in Madrid Diocese, has sent WhatsApp messages to priests who have not registered for the Convivium priestly assembly. These messages are signed by him and address them individually using their names. They inform recipients that they are absent from the event despite having attended a pre-assembly. The tone is apparently pastoral but comes across as personal pressure to participate, creating an expectation of alignment with the organization’s views. This pressure is not explicit or formal, yet it has significant influence in the hierarchical context of diocesan life. The article also references controversial proposals included in Convivium documents, raising doubts about its legitimacy and integrity. This type of subtle institutional control serves to reinforce existing reservations against the event organized by Cardinal Cobo.
Key Topics
Diocese Madrid, Juan Carlos Merino, Convivium
