USCCB president seeks 'bold action' from Bush, U.S. at G-8 summit

Published: 2005-06-29

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, asked President George W. Bush to "take bold action" on global poverty, international trade, climate change and the arms trade when he attends the Group of Eight summit July 6-8 in Scotland. "The G-8 summit will explore many issues of critical importance to human life and dignity," Bishop Skylstad told Bush in a June 28 letter. He thanked Bush for his previous commitments to Africa, but said, "We urge you to build on your strong record by working with your G-8 colleagues to adopt new initiatives in support of African efforts to break the cycle of poverty and achieve integral human development."

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