In July 1990, OAASA, an organization dedicated to human rights and social work in Ayacucho, Peru, was declared in reorganization and its team was asked to resign. This decision was influenced by the new auxiliary auxiliary bishop Mons. Cipriani, who opposed the social pastoral work of OAASA, favoring a church …
In October 1991, Bishop Cipriani wrote an article addressing the issue of violence in Peru and the role of the Church in achieving peace. He proposed measures such as moralizing the judiciary and police, ensuring security for judges, and regulating the state of emergency. Cipriani emphasized the Church's role in …
In 1993, the debate over the death penalty in Peru intensified, with the Catholic Church playing a significant role. The Peruvian Episcopal Conference issued a statement on June 18, condemning the death penalty as a 'grave sin' and advocating for the sanctity of all human life. Various church leaders, including …
On June 14, 1994, the CCD enacted an amnesty law in Peru, which sparked immediate concern from the Peruvian Episcopal Conference. The church expressed worries about the law's implications for social peace and reconciliation, emphasizing that amnesty should be based on truth and justice. The law was controversial, with figures …
In 1997, the Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru (MRTA) took hostages in a significant event that drew international attention. Bishop Cipriani played a notable role during this crisis. The incident highlighted the ongoing political violence in Peru during this period.
On July 18, 1999, Mons. Cipriani stated that the discussion about Peru's withdrawal from the contentious jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights was not a priority for the development of a culture of peace. This move raised concerns about legal insecurity and the protection of citizens' fundamental rights. …