Serious new threats against Fr Ismael “Melo” Moreno in Honduras have been made in recent days. They have prompted statements and letters of support for Fr Melo from many people and groups, including the Jesuit Provincials of Canada, the Jesuit Central America Province and the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.
Fr Melo at a pro-democracy gathering in Honduras
We at Canadian Jesuits International also stand firmly with Fr Melo at this time. CJI is fully supportive of his important work as director of Radio Progreso and ERIC (Reflection, Research and Communication Team). Fr Melo is a courageous advocate for democracy, justice, the environment and the marginalized people of his country. In 2015, he was awarded the Rafto Prize for his work promoting human rights and freedom of expression.
The circumstances of the new threats against Mr Melo’s work and life may be read in the letter from the Canadian Jesuit Provincials to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau below, as well as in a statement by the Jesuit Province of Central America and in two articles:
- Canadian Jesuit Provincials letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – English
- Canadian Jesuit Provincials letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – French
- Statement of the Jesuit Province of Central America
- Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States article
- Catholic Register article
