The statue of the black Christ has a deep significance for the people of Panama. An object of deep devotion, it also serves as a reminder of colonialism.
The Spanish-speaking Irish immigrant stood up for his working class parishioners against federal and local officials and even his own bosses. Even after Pope Francis appointed him as a bishop in 2015, O’Connell never lost his common touch.
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