Archbishop calls for Solomon-like wisdom amid Bolivia's health strike

Archbishop René Leigue of Bolivia used his Sunday homily to call for wisdom and compassion in leadership, drawing parallels to King Solomon's request for understanding rather than material wealth.

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If we were in Solomon's shoes, what would we ask the Lord? Perhaps we would take advantage of the moment, wouldn't we? Would we ask for so many material things?

Leigue focused on the ongoing health workers' strike in Santa Cruz, a 72-hour action demanding an owed health bonus. While defending workers' rights, he highlighted the detrimental impact on citizens relying on the public health system.

"Our society would also be so different here, in our department, in this health problem so complicated and so difficult because some only look at themselves, leaving others aside," Leigue stated, questioning the workers' demands. "They say we want what we are owed, but do they fulfill their obligations to us?"

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God shows us what power means, which is to be a servant, to sit down and dialogue, but with sincere dialogue.

He urged leaders and those involved to avoid self-interest and instead embrace servant leadership, characterized by sincere dialogue. The archbishop stressed the importance of discerning good from evil and seeking the well-being of all, rather than just personal gain, to navigate the complex health crisis.

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Our society would also be so different here, in our department, in this health problem so complicated and so difficult because some only look at themselves, leaving others aside, they say we want the good for ourselves, what about the good of others? They say we want what we are owed, but do they fulfill their obligations to us?