John Favalora

John Clement Favalora (December 5, 1935–) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana, the bishop of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Quotes

• Putting politics and emotion aside, the church's teaching on this matter is clear: We must pray for the well-being and enlightenment of our civic leaders, and we must pray for the salvation of the sick and dying — without exception, whether we like them or not. The reason we pray for those who do not believe is so that they might be open to God's graces. Who knows? The Lord might indeed call them, as he has called so many, on their deathbed. The Lord wants everyone to be saved. This may seem unfair, but we know from the teachings of Jesus that God's ways are not our ways. Our justice is not God's justice.
  • Miami archbishop emphasizes duty to pray for one’s enemies (5 September 2006)