Ernesto Vecchi

Ernesto Vecchi (4 January 1936 – 28 May 2022) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Bologna.

Quotes

• The central nucleus of a nativity scene calls for a child in swaddling clothes to be placed in a manger, and this must be respected. The most important part of the crib cannot be represented by a boat. I'm not saying a crib cannot be enriched by other elements, and certainly, a boat is a symbol that reminds us of the need for hospitality, but don't forget that Jesus is the saviour of all problems, not just one.
  • Nativity scene with Jesus in migrant dinghy condemned by Italian bishop (5 December 2017) International Business Times

Quotes about Ernesto Vecchi

• I greet your Pastor, Bishop Ernesto Vecchi, and I thank him for the words which he addressed to me, and especially for the service that he renders to the Church of Terni-Narni-Amelia. It is a service he is offering at a time of his life when he has the right to rest, and rather than resting he continues to work: thank you, Bishop Vecchi, thank you very much!
  • Pope Francis, Address of Pope Francis to the Managers and Workers of the Terni Steel Mill and the Faithful of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia, Italy (20 March 2014) Press Office of the Holy See