Rafael Ramón Conde Alfonzo

Rafael Ramón Conde Alfonzo (13 July 1943 – 10 December 2020) was a Venezuelan prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Caracas and as the bishop of the Diocese of Maracay.

Quotes

• Let us ask God that all human beings, especially believers, will learn to be thankful for the gift of life that God has given us and that those who govern the destinies of the nations will establish laws that respect and defend that gift.
  • Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign (20 May 2013)Catholic News Agency

• We all have a responsibility in forging a more dignified Venezuela, but not in violent forms. The right to protest is a civil right granted by the Constitution that the State must recognize. No one can deny or hide that there is rampant violence and insecurity. the State must assume its role of governing for all citizens and not just for one faction.
  • The Bishop of Maracay: "One has the right to protest, but violence has to stop" (15 February 2014) Fides News Agecny

• There are several elements that must be taken into account if you really want peace in Venezuela. One should start from the fact that we all have different ways of thinking, and both parties must accept this reality. To have peace there must be justice, because there can be no peace if there is no justice.
  • The Bishop of Maracay on the situation in the country: "There is no peace without justice" (10 March 2014) Fides News Agency