Vatican replaces Puerto Rico bishop who alleges persecution

The bishop of the Arecibo diocese in Puerto Rico said the Vatican is replacing him against his wishes (PA)

The bishop of the Arecibo diocese in Puerto Rico said the Vatican is replacing him against his wishes.

Wednesday’s announcement comes nearly a year after Monsignor Daniel Fernández declined to sign a decree issued by the Puerto Rican Episcopal Conference declaring that unvaccinated parishioners would be separated from vaccinated ones during activities including the presentation of bread and wine at the altar.