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The appointment occurs a few days before Cardinal Lacunza turns 80 on Feb. 24, the day on which he will cease to be an elector in a possible conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor should he die or resign.
The National Police of Panama posted a video on social media in which its general director, John Dornheim, can be seen talking with Cardinal Lacunza.
The Panamanian Bishops’ Conference also expressed its concern, urging “all the people of God to join in constant prayer so that we can soon know his whereabouts.”
The prelate said that almost all the migrants are Venezuelans.
In July more than 212,000 migrants were detained at the US-Mexico border, the highest monthly figure since April 2000.
The youth event in Panama starts today and ends Jan. 27.
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