Pope wants Bolivia to explain bombing of cardinal's residence
April 28, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI has asked for an explanation from Bolivian government officials for the April 15 bombing attack on the home of Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval. The Pope's message, conveyed to the Bolivian government by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, decried violent acts "committed with the sole intention of harming, damaging or intimidating others." Bolivian officials have not yet established responsibility for the bombing-- which took place while the cardinal was away from home, and caused no injuries. Cardinal Terrazas is president to the country's episcopal conference, which has frequently been at odds with President Evo Morales, and the Bolivian bishops have received threats from government supporters.
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Further information:
- Pope calls on Bolivian officials to shed light on attack on Cardinal Terrazas (CNA)
- Bolivian cardinal's home bombed (CWN, Apr 16)
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