Santa Fe priest says he has no remorse for referring to coronavirus as 'China virus'

[left-of-center2012]

Santa Fe, N.M. - A local Catholic priest who has a history of politicizing the pulpit said Wednesday he didn’t feel “any remorse” for referring to the coronavirus as the “China virus,” even though the term has been deemed racist and xenophobic.

In a typed message recently posted on the front doors of St. Anne Parish at the corner of Hickox and Alicia streets, the Rev. Larry Brito wrote that confessions at the church were going to be canceled that day after he had been exposed to a couple who had tested positive for the “China/Corna [sic] Virus.”

Brito, who has since tested positive for the virus and is in quarantine, said he doesn’t believe the term is racist. “That’s one of the terms that’s used that I’ve seen being used,” he said.

A spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe did not return a message seeking comment.



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[walkingman]

1. Poor speller