Archbishop Wester Defends Proposed Mosque in New Mexico, Criticizes ‘Anti-Muslim Sentiment’

Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes ‘anti-Muslim sentiment’

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council’s document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States. [...]

We support our Muslim neighbors' right to worship

In recent weeks, I have heard concerns from some residents regarding the proposal to build a mosque and community center in the North Valley of Albuquerque.

Pro-LGBT US archbishop claims Muslims have ‘God-given right’ to build mosque

Archbishop John Wester of New Mexico released a statement defending ‘our Muslim neighbors’ right to worship’ and calling on local Catholics to support the building of a new mosque.

Archbishop Wester urges support for Muslims’ right to worship

Archbishop John Charles Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, voiced support for a Muslim group’s effort to construct a mosque in the suburbs of Albuquerque after the plan faced some community pushback.The Albuquerque Islamic Center received approval for the new mosque in North Valley in a 5-1 vote by the Bernalillo County Planning Commission on July 1. The hearing was about five hours long with comments from the community, and the commission ultimate…