Bolivian Catholics gather to pray for constitutional assembly

Published: 2007-07-27

LIMA, Peru (CNS) -- Catholics throughout Bolivia gathered for a day of prayer for the assembly drafting a new constitution for the Andean nation. "This is a major task and it requires serious consideration," Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, said, announcing the July 27 day of prayer. "We can't think about justice and truth without turning to God." The church is calling for all Catholics to pray "that the country find the road to true development, and that the assembly have the wisdom to draft a constitution that includes everyone, that respects the dignity of all, and that truly puts the country's goods at the service of all, especially those who in greatest need," Cardinal Terrazas told Catholic News Service July 27. "It has to be a constitution that encourages people to share, that encourages the practice of justice, that ensures that the country's enormous natural wealth is at the service of all and not just the privilege of a few," the cardinal said.

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