# Cardinal Carlos Castillo's calls for Peruvian reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cardinal-carlos-castillos-calls-for-peruvian-reform > Updated: 2026-08-23T21:50:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Cardinal Carlos Castillo, the Archbishop of Lima, has issued several calls for national reflection and social reform in Peru. During a Te Deum ceremony marking the 205th anniversary of Peru’s independence, the Cardinal described the nation’s state as “catastrophic,” pointing to increased violence, extortion, and the erosion of democratic institutions. He advocated for a national reconciliation rooted in justice and the strengthening of the rule of law. Following these remarks, during the 130th Plenary Assembly of the Peruvian Episcopate, Castillo urged Peruvian bishops to adopt a more direct missionary spirit rather than focusing on bureaucratic formalities. He also addressed the concept of heroism in Peru, linking it to martyrdom. In this context, he recognized those who died during social protests and volunteer firefighters as part of the nation’s spiritual identity through their sacrifice for the common good. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Cardinal Carlos Castillo calls for missionary spirit in Peru Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima has urged Peruvian bishops to adopt a missionary spirit of proximity and identified social protest victims and firefighters as part of Peru's tradition of martyrdom. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-carlos-castillo-calls-for-missionary-spirit-in-peru ### 2026-07-28: Cardinal Carlos Castillo urges justice and unity in Peru's Independence homily Cardinal Carlos Castillo warned of Peru's catastrophic crisis and urged justice‑based reconciliation and stronger democracy during his Te Deum homily on the 205th independence anniversary. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-carlos-castillo-urges-justice-and-unity-in-perus-independence-homily --- Cite as: Cardinal Carlos Castillo's calls for Peruvian reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cardinal-carlos-castillos-calls-for-peruvian-reform