Gonzalo Duarte García de Cortázar

Gonzalo Duarte García de Cortázar (27 September 1942) is a Chilean prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Valparaíso.

Quotes

• One of the biggest weaknesses of the Chilean society is the fragility of the family. And the Churches have no doubt a primary responsibility in this area, as well as the entire country. We should all show more love and more respect towards this institution.
• The people of Chile have repeatedly proven to be up to the challenges it has to face. We have the opportunity to make bold and decisive steps towards building a more equal and inclusive society for everyone, especially for those who have historically been left on the sidelines. Let’s not miss this wonderful opportunity that the Lord is giving us.
  • The Bishop of Valparaíso, "we must not accept any attack on the life of an unborn child for allegedly therapeutic reasons" The Bishop of Valparaíso (26 September 2011) Fides News Agency