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Traditional Catholic Faith => Crisis in the Church => Topic started by: Persto on May 17, 2025, 03:57:57 PM
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https://aleteia.org/2025/05/17/who-is-fr-edgar-rimaycuna-pope-leo-xivs-trusted-aide
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With Leo XIV at the helm, Rimaycuna seems poised to take on an even more influential role.
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance as pontiff just over a week ago. At his side observers find Father Edgar Iván Rimaycuna, his personal secretary and a close friend (https://www.cope.es/religion/hoy-en-dia/vaticano/noticias/edgar-rimaycuna-secretario-personal-hombre-confianza-leon-xiv-20250514_3149991.html). Though no formal announcement has been made, Fr. Rimaycuna’s presence alongside the Pope strongly suggests that he will take on the critical role of the Pontiff’s personal secretary (or one of them), continuing a recent tradition of Latin American aides in the Vatican.
A bond forged in Chiclayo
Fr. Rimaycuna, 36, hails from Chiclayo (https://aleteia.org/2025/05/14/chiclayo-celebrates-election-of-their-bishop-shepherd), a city in northern Peru known for its vibrant Catholic community. It was there that he first crossed paths with Robert Prevost, then the bishop of the local diocese. Their connection began in 2016, when Rimaycuna was a young seminarian of just 17. Over time, it's said their relationship deepened, transforming from spiritual mentorship to genuine friendship.
When Bishop Prevost was appointed a cardinal and brought to Rome in 2023 to head the Dicastery for Bishops, Fr. Rimaycuna followed, leaving his home diocese with a heartfelt message:
Quote “I left Chiclayo with nostalgia, but with the comfort of knowing that a friend awaits me, with whom I will continue working for the good of the Church.”
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As Rodrigo Simón Rey of COPE notes (https://www.cope.es/religion/hoy-en-dia/vaticano/noticias/edgar-rimaycuna-secretario-personal-hombre-confianza-leon-xiv-20250514_3149991.html), this bond with Cardinal Prevost was instrumental in Fr. Rimaycuna’s path to the Vatican. Their shared years of pastoral work in Peru created a foundation of trust and mutual respect,
paving the way for his current position.
In a moving farewell message when the future pope was headed for work in the Roman Curia, Rimaycuna expressed his gratitude to his mentor: “Thank you very much, Bishop Robert Prevost, for everything, for allowing me to work by your side, but above all for your friendship and trust. To my Bishop, my Friend. Safe travels and a big hug! Let us pray for one another!”
Now, with Leo XIV at the helm, Fr. Rimaycuna seems poised to take on an even more influential role. Although an official appointment as Personal Secretary has not yet been confirmed, his presence beside the Pope at this key
moment signals a significant transition.
If finalized, Rimaycuna will join a line of recent Latin American secretaries that includes Fabián Pedacchio (Argentina), Gonzalo Aemilius (Uruguay), and Daniel Pelizzon (Argentina), highlighting the ongoing if hidden prominence of Latin America within the Roman Curia.
The deep connection between Leo XIV and Fr. Rimaycuna suggests that the partnership forged in the pastoral heart of Chiclayo will continue at the heart of the Church in Rome. For the young priest, this new chapter is a chance to keep serving the universal Church, standing beside the Pope at a critical moment in his ministry.
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Their connection began in 2016, when Rimaycuna was a young seminarian of just 17. Over time, it's said their relationship deepened, transforming from spiritual mentorship to genuine friendship.
:confused: ... that "priest" looks a lot like one Carlos Urrutigoity.
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https://www.fromrome.info/2025/06/08/prevost-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/
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Father Roberto Prevost Martinez, Augustinian Friar, not wearing his habit
HE KNEW RIMACYCUNA SINCE HE WAS A TEENAGER
"Father Roberto Prevost Martinez and his intimate boy friends. As a consecrated religious, an Augustinian Monk is obliged to avoid human embraces with both men and women, so that he might be a sign of the hope we are called to have in the world to come, which transcends all human consolations."
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:confused: ... that "priest" looks a lot like one Carlos Urrutigoity.
Interesting comment
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Interesting comment
Not sure what to make of the comment, but the resemblance struck me immediately (as I knew Urrutigoity quite well). Perhaps there's a certain look that those of his proclivities have, or perhaps it's just a coincidence. I don't know.
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:confused: ... that "priest" looks a lot like one Carlos Urrutigoity.
Holy shnykies! That could be Urrutigoity's brother or cousin!
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https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/05/11/papa-leon-xiv-designo-a-joven-chiclayano-como-su-secretario-personal-quien-es-edgard-rimaycuna-y-como-conocio-al-pontifice/
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Feliz Dia de la Amistad (Happy Friendship day)
What kind of friendship?
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https://cosas.pe/actualidad/340649/el-secretario-personal-del-papa-sera-chiclayano-conoce-a-la-discreta-figura-de-edgard-ivan-rimaycuna-inga/
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On social networks, Rimaycuna Inga has constantly expressed his deep affection, gratitude and admiration for the current Pope.
The bond between the two has been forged over time. In a publication of April 11, 2023 on his Facebook profile, Rimaycuna Inga shared a photograph with the current Pope, accompanied by an emotional message:
«Thank you very much, Mons Robert for everything, for allowing me to work alongside you, but mainly for your friendship and trust. Before my Bishop, my Friend. Have a nice trip and a big hug! Oremus ad invicem! ».
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So many faggy dudes in so many faggy pics. 'Nighty night' tweets and 'big hug' messages. Guess that says it all. Is anyone remotely conservative really still in love with the Bogus Popus (aside from TMarsh)?