The Troubles of Father Toribio

One theory is that it may have been Father Toribio's interest in Rarum Novarum and Catholic social teaching. Pope Leo's encyclical was perceived at the time as being rather liberal, what with supporting the rights of workers to form unions. The wealthy landowners were often close to some of the clergy,. It's been speculated that some of the older, more politically conservative pastors didn't like Father ToribIO promoting these ideas.