Bishops urge president of Haiti to relinquish power
Catholic leaders in the poverty-stricken Caribbean island-nation call on President Jovenel Moses to "respect the law" by leaving office on February 7 when his term ends
During a demonstration in Haiti for the resignation of President Jovenel Moses , February 2, 2021. (Photo by DIEU NALIO CHERY/AP)
Catholic bishops in Haiti have called for dialogue to find a way out of a severe political crisis that has been shaking the Caribbean island-nation for the past several months.
In a message published on February 2, the spiritual leaders specifically urged President Jovenel Moses to comply with the Constitution by freely stepping down when his term ends on February 7.