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Juan María Uriarte dies, emeritus bishop of San Sebastian

  • Juan María Uriarte, bishop of San Sebastian for years, participated in the negotiations between the Government of Spain and ETA. He died on Saturday in Basauri.

19 February 2024 - 15:41
Juan Mari Uriarte

Juan María Uriarte, a former bishop of San Sebastian for almost 21 years, died on Saturday, February 17, at the age of 90. Since he suffered the stroke he was in the hospital in Basurto and has died there.

The current bishop of San Sebastian, Fernando Prado, has announced death. Beyond their trajectory in the church, many have underlined their "contribution to peace", not least because it served as a facilitator in the Loiola peace process.

Arnaldo Otegi recalled and praised his work in the quotation made in the networks: "In what Bishop Juan Mari Uriarte has left us, I would like to recall the tireless work for the peace of this people. Thank you Juan Mari! ". Iñigo Urkullu and Imanol Pradales of the PNV have also had words of thanks.

One of his latest public works has been the publication of the book "Sex and gender for debate". In it, he says, the book "criticizes the contemporary tendency to undo gender distinctions in a broad spectrum and often confused," and at the same time tries to offer "expert hand" to those who want to immerse themselves in this "complex debate".

Uriarte in 1976. Photo: ARGIA
Photo: LIGHT
Uriarte, with Pope John Paul II

 


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