Archbishop Rafael Romo Munoz of Tijuana, Mexico has confirmed the
death of Father Salvador Ruiz Enciso, who disappeared on May 22.
The archbishop expressed his “profound sorrow and dismay” to the
entire Church in Tijuana over the priest's murder.
He called on
authorities to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
On May 23 police found the decomposed body of a man with his feet and
hands bound.
DNA tests confirmed the remains were of Fr. Enciso.
Archbishop Romo Munoz condemned “the brutal manner in which his life was taken” in a May 27 statement.
“We pray God will grant heartfelt repentance and conversion to those
responsible so that they will receive forgiveness,” he added.
Fr. Enciso was known for his humility and selfless commitment to his
ministry.
He was affectionately remembered by the Catholics he served as
an upright man of God.