The Archdiocese of Hermosillo and
the Mexican rapper Alemán
came out to publicly apologize to the indignation of the Catholic parishioner, because a parish priest authorized the urban artist to record a video in a church where he distributed marijuana cigarettes
as if they were hosts of the sacrament of communion
. in Sonora, in northwestern Mexico.
Father Luis Armando González Torres, from the Guadalupano Sanctuary in Hermosillo, authorized rapper Alemán to record the video for his next single from the altar of the church, dressed in a purple tunic like priests wear at Easter time.
The recording took place this week, in fact the rapper Alemán recorded scenes in more than one church in Hermosillo, since the video also had locations on the esplanade of the Capilla del Carmen, in the Historic Center of the capital of Sonora.
A moment from the video clip of the Mexican rapper Alemán.
Photo: capture
Apologies
This video is to offer an apology to all those people who came to feel offended, (...) an apology to Father Luis Armando who was the one who threw the strike on us (he did the favor) to put together this video.
It is a super positive song that I know you will like, especially for the entire community of the Guadalupano Sanctuary with much respect and love, said the Alemán rapper in a video posted on social networks.
It was the priest Luis González Torres himself who acknowledged that he authorized Alemán to record his video in the church of the Guadalupano Sanctuary.
"Sometimes on social networks it is taken out of context, although what is circulating is when Alemán is at the altar there recording, it was at that precise moment that I reminded him that he had authorized them to use the church, but that they could not get on the altar, they immediately got off and continued recording," said the parish priest.
The priest said that the image of the Blessed Sacrament was not in the place when the video was recorded, because it was moved towards a reserved chapel and that he did not lend the rapper liturgical clothing either, because he brought his own clothing.
González said that Alemán explained to him what the song was about and that he also justified himself, assuring that many series and movies are recorded in churches;
In addition, the faithful bring musical groups and even mariachis to weddings, baptisms and first communions, as well as in serenades to the Virgin of Guadalupe or other saints.
joints like hosts
The image that has caused the most outrage on social networks is when the German rapper distributes what are apparently marijuana cigarettes to
young people in line as when Catholic parishioners line up to receive the sacrament of communion
.
The Archdiocese of Hermosillo published a statement asking for respect and devotion to sacred sites:
German Mexican rapper, video clip.
Photo: capture
"We recognize that we acted without ill will and intention, but in a reckless manner, therefore Archbishop Ruy Rendón Leal, and our entire Presbytery, offer a sincere apology to all the People of God of our Archdiocese and to all those who they felt aggrieved in their faith, we assume and reiterate the commitment to watch and care, that these acts are not repeated in our Church, the diocese assured.
The Catholic representation in Sonora called on the Christian flock to
pray as a form of reparation
for those desecrated places of worship.
Source: EFE
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