Cardinal Nicolas de Js. Lopez Rodriguez. File photo.
SANTO DOMINGO. - The Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez today called opposition PRD party president Ramon Alburquerque "insolent, thoughtless and foulmouthed," after the political leader accused him of being the “spokesman” for president Leonel Fernandez’s re-election bid.
At first the prelate said he didn’t want to speak but on insistence of reporters to respond leader’s PRD, said “this is a very, very small country where we all know each other."
"Here everybody knows that gentleman; who he is, his lifestyle, how he behaves with his insolence,” the Cardinal said, and repeated the descriptions.
In another topic, Lopez Rodriguez asked Dominicans, mainly those who go from the cities to recreation areas, to keep safety and prudence in mind and not to consume alcohol to prevent loss of lives.
From: United States, New York City
I think that a cardinal commenting on the political process in the country he is serving the holy see in is more than insolent.
Written by: Lautaro, 19 Mar 2008 2:35 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
More than an insolence, mr. cibaeño, it's a tragedy. It's a tragedy in the sense that it shows the utter ignorance of our country, which allows itself to be ruled by these hypocritical and fanatical fools.
Written by: Edward, 19 Mar 2008 4:17 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
I think it's time the DR adds "Separation of Church and State" to the constitution!
Written by: Belial, 19 Mar 2008 4:39 PM
From: United States, Texas
The Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez, a Catholic expert on divne beings, apparently got a "little check" and now shows his infinite gratitude to the PLD.
After all, doesn't the Concordat, signed in 1954 during Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship (1930-1961), guarantees funds for the Catholic Church and recognizes it as the State religion.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/....h-court-on-Vatican-Dominican-pactThe 1954 Concordat guarantees Catholic experts on divine beings a space in Dominican politics and a cut in the state revenue.
Written by: josean, 19 Mar 2008 7:45 PM
From: United States
Does anyone have any experience in filling a formal complaint with the Pope at the Vatican.
Allegedly this current Pope is very conservative and chastises the involvement of the clergy in political matters.
Certainly I am not opposed to the "cardinal " exercising his freedom of speech. He has every right to do that as a free citizen, but as a religious leader who allegedly tends to the spiritual needs of all Dominicans of the Catholic faith he should be impartial.
The last time I looked, all the Catholics in DR were not exclusively members of the PLD. As a matter of fact I dare say the majority of Catholics are not members of the PLD.
Therefore, he should maintain neutrality in political preference and not be a megaphone for the reelection of Lio-nel Fernadez!
Written by: josean, 19 Mar 2008 7:58 PM
From: United States
Written by: Belial, 19 Mar 2008 10:42 PM
From: United States, Texas
Does anyone have any experience in filling a formal complaint with the Pope at the Vatican.
0000
The email address of Pope Benedict XVI is benedictxvi@vatican.va.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-04-21-pope-mail_x.htm[It's best to use the link in the "USA Today" article.]
The pope expects you to grovel as if you were talking to God.
I DON'T BELIEVE HE LIKES MY COMMENTS, BUT YOU MAY DO BETTER.
To me, the pope is just a CIA agent.
0000
Hey pope,
You reactionary imperialist and bourgeois counter-revolutionary.
Your true master Lucifer awaits your imminent arrival at his usual place of abode below.
Have a nice day, pope.
Belial
Written by: Belial, 19 Mar 2008 11:06 PM
From: United States, Texas
One reason why Lopez Rodriguez is so partisan is that when he had his triple bypass surgery last January, Leonel took time out and dropped by the divine's hospital room to cheer him up before the knife went in.
The big wheels in the PRD only sent cards, flowers, and fruit.
Lopez Rodriguez swore he would get PRD for its insolence.
The PRD prayed that Lopez Rodriguez would never get off the table.
From: United States
I was once told by some Dominicans that this guy is "Pope Material"
Incredible !!!
LOL
Written by: Belial, 20 Mar 2008 12:23 AM
From: United States, Texas
"I was once told by some Dominicans that this guy is 'Pope Material.' "
0000
Either some Dominicans don't know what "Pope Material" is or anybody and everybody are "Pope Material."
Written by: josean, 20 Mar 2008 7:18 AM
From: United States
Written by: josean, 20 Mar 2008 7:31 AM
From: United States
Why doesn't the "Honorable" Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez speak out regarding this injustice to one of God's children in Lie-onel Fernadez's METROLANDIA.
Apparently the mother of the child is not on the "little" payroll cardinal!
Read below your holiness:
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=52282Written by: Cacique, 20 Mar 2008 9:55 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Again, I remind you that while the whole country was cowering under Hipolito Mejia's intimidation, Lopez was one of only a hanful of Dominicans who dared defy him.
From: United States, Port Washington, LI (New York)
The neighbors from the other side of the island care too much about our business in Dominican Republic.
Why this obsession????
Written by: RHMiller, 20 Mar 2008 5:36 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Amen, Edward. Religion and politics just do not mix.
The Cardinal is among the most ignorant and hateful "officials" in the DR.
It's hard to respect somebody who has made their life's vocation telling others what happens to them after they die. Unfortunately, the DR is so superstitious they'll never smack this guy like they should. That would make Jesus mad.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
cacique....you hit these nails on the head and they did not like it
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
you are cowards to let the remark stand....my inquiry about the whining left wing and where are they to critic the movie" Sugar Babies " or " the price of sugar" when the priest serves their left wing propaganda purposes.....Dominican today should be ashamed for promoting this anti clerical position....who is working today? you are worse than the creeps who are posting...leave this up you coward.......belial ,"dred the red"...tell us what you think about your hero priest in these movies?
From: United States
No many brave mans at DR, havent heard of a crazy man shooting at any bastard ?
From: United States
Goulet, run for the prozac! since when is the concept of seperation of church and state a commie ideal? do you just post for sensationalism, or do you ever think first?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Dred the Red rears his ugly head.....come on dred tell us about this whiner movie "Sugar Babies" did you help to make it dred
From: United States
senility is an awful master!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Adlai Stevenson once said to another commie red like yourself ....".I am prepared to wait for your answer till hell freezes over".....
Written by: juliony, 23 Mar 2008 10:32 PM
From: United States, New YOrk
I don't trust this man at all.. he is hiding behind the church.... something is fishy about this guy..
he wanted a tunnel with AC to walk from this resident to the church.. nice.. and the people of
the Dominican Republic paid for it. He should be order to commit Seppuku..
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After all, doesn't the Concordat, signed in 1954 during Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship (1930-1961), guarantees funds for the Catholic Church and recognizes it as the State religion.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/....h-court-on-Vatican-Dominican-pact
The 1954 Concordat guarantees Catholic experts on divine beings a space in Dominican politics and a cut in the state revenue.
Allegedly this current Pope is very conservative and chastises the involvement of the clergy in political matters.
Certainly I am not opposed to the "cardinal " exercising his freedom of speech. He has every right to do that as a free citizen, but as a religious leader who allegedly tends to the spiritual needs of all Dominicans of the Catholic faith he should be impartial.
The last time I looked, all the Catholics in DR were not exclusively members of the PLD. As a matter of fact I dare say the majority of Catholics are not members of the PLD.
Therefore, he should maintain neutrality in political preference and not be a megaphone for the reelection of Lio-nel Fernadez!
Maybe the "Honorable" Cardinal can help this student understand his professor:
http://www.jarabedemarino.blogspot.com/
0000
The email address of Pope Benedict XVI is benedictxvi@vatican.va.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-04-21-pope-mail_x.htm
[It's best to use the link in the "USA Today" article.]
The pope expects you to grovel as if you were talking to God.
I DON'T BELIEVE HE LIKES MY COMMENTS, BUT YOU MAY DO BETTER.
To me, the pope is just a CIA agent.
0000
Hey pope,
You reactionary imperialist and bourgeois counter-revolutionary.
Your true master Lucifer awaits your imminent arrival at his usual place of abode below.
Have a nice day, pope.
Belial
The big wheels in the PRD only sent cards, flowers, and fruit.
Lopez Rodriguez swore he would get PRD for its insolence.
The PRD prayed that Lopez Rodriguez would never get off the table.
Incredible !!!
LOL
0000
Either some Dominicans don't know what "Pope Material" is or anybody and everybody are "Pope Material."
Oh, Oh, Bishop Antonio Camilo González throws down!
You think he includes the "Honorable" Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez in his coments in the article below:
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=52308
Apparently the mother of the child is not on the "little" payroll cardinal!
Read below your holiness:
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=52282
Why this obsession????
The Cardinal is among the most ignorant and hateful "officials" in the DR.
It's hard to respect somebody who has made their life's vocation telling others what happens to them after they die. Unfortunately, the DR is so superstitious they'll never smack this guy like they should. That would make Jesus mad.
he wanted a tunnel with AC to walk from this resident to the church.. nice.. and the people of
the Dominican Republic paid for it. He should be order to commit Seppuku..