On January 29, 1981, the Peruvian Episcopal Conference issued a statement at the conclusion of their annual assembly, which was the first following the onset of subversive actions in the country. The statement clearly condemned violence and terrorism, emphasizing the value of life and denouncing the destructive nature of violence. …
Italian priest Alessandro Dordi Negroni was assassinated by members of the terrorist organization PCP-SL in Chimbote, Peru. The investigation identified Santiago Santos Vásquez Naval as one of the perpetrators, who claimed involvement under duress. The incident drew national and international condemnation, including from the Vatican and the Peruvian Episcopal Conference.
In December 1991, the Peruvian Episcopal Conference published a significant document entitled 'Peace on Earth' in response to the Barrios Altos massacre. The document condemned the violence in Peru, highlighting the impact on poor communities and criticizing both terrorist groups and certain members of the security forces for human rights …
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 …