Assassinations of Religious Figures by PCP-SL
During a period of intense violence in Peru, members of the Church, including two nuns and several priests and laypeople, were assassinated by the PCP-SL. The Church, led by figures such as Monsignor José Dammert, condemned these acts as unjustifiable and highlighted the Church's commitment to standing with the people during these difficult times. This event is part of the broader context of violence against various groups in Peru, including campesinos, professionals, and authorities.
Durante el conflicto armado interno, el PCP-SL cometió asesinatos contra religiosas, sacerdotes y laicos católicos que se encontraban en los lugares de conflicto acompañando al pueblo peruano. Estos crímenes fueron condenados por la Conferencia Episcopal, cuyo presidente monseñor José Dammert los calificó como injustificables y horrendos. Los religiosos asesinados fueron víctimas por su compromiso con la justicia y su solidaridad con los campesinos y pobladores, expresando el martirio del pueblo peruano y la opción de la Iglesia de estar siempre junto a su pueblo.