On Friday, May 29, 2020, Archbishop Pérez issued a statement regarding the death of George Floyd.

On Monday, June 1, 2020, as a co-convener of the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia, Archbishop Pérez combined his voice with leaders from a broad array of faith communities throughout the region to issue a joint statement regarding Mr. Floyd’s death and the ensuing reaction in our city and country.

The full text of these statements can be found below:

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of George Floyd

Philadelphia Area Religious Leaders Respond in Anguish over George Floyd