The Franciscan has been living in the capital of the island of Nuuk for two and a half years and is the parish priest there. The priest, referring to Trump's words that the US wants to take control of Greenland, said that “people feel more hurt than angry.”
What does Father Tomaz Majcen think about Donald Trump's statements?
What feelings did Trump's words evoke among Greenlanders?
How many Catholics are there in Nuuk?
How did the people of Greenland react to the arrival of soldiers from Europe?
As added by Fr. Majcen, the president, talks about Greenland “in terms of strategic interests and ownership.” — It affected their sense of dignity. Greenlanders do not want to be seen as a territory or a solution to others' problems. They want to be perceived as a nation with history, language, culture and faith, said the priest.
Father Majcen also noted: – There is a strong awareness that the powerful talk about Greenland from afar without really knowing it. This creates a feeling of weakness, but also of unity.
Greenland and foreign troops. The priest tells how the residents reacted
The Slovenian priest also described how the arrival of a small group of soldiers from several European countries in Greenland was received: – Any military presence raises questions, but this presence was received in a way other than an expression of aggressive foreign interest. Most people understand this as a sign of cooperation and shared responsibility for security in the Arctic region. There is no enthusiasm about militarization, but there is awareness that the Arctic has become strategically important, he explained.
There are about 500 Catholics in Nuuk and 800 in all of Greenland; they come from the Philippines and Europe, explained Vatican News.
