.- The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Archbishop Luis Augusto Castro, praised this week the “extremely good will” of the government and the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) in their negotiations over a humanitarian accord that would open the door to the prompt release of several hostages being held by the Marxist group.
“I think there is much goodwill on both sides to come up with a humanitarian agreement -both President Uribe and the FARC have shown it,” the archbishop told Caracol Radio.
Regarding negotiations that would obtain the release of hostages being held by the FARC, Archbishop Castro said that talks with the guerrillas are not paralyzed and that the work of the Church and of the facilitators is being carried out with maximum discretion.
He revealed that an international commission, with the collaboration of the Church, is working with the utmost confidentiality to achieve an agreement between the two sides.
The archbishop urged that a humanitarian accord be adopted immediately and said, “Colombians should be confident and hopeful that the hostages will soon regain their freedom.”
He also called on the FARC to provide evidence that hostages are still alive.
Negotiations in Colombia for release of hostages held by guerrillas moving forward
Related news
- Bishops of Colombia request clarification regarding priest’s alleged links to FARC
- Catholic Church calls for confidentiality in negotiations with rebels
- Colombian bishop explains Church’s proposal for dialogue with rebel groups
- Magazine in Colombia highlights contribution of the Church to peace process
Related articles
* The number of messages that can be online is limited. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages
Featured Videos
May
25
Catholic Daily
Gospel of the Day
Jn 21,15-19
Gospel
Date
05/25/12
05/24/12
05/23/12
Daily Readings
First Reading:: Acts 25:13b-21Psalm:: Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20abGospel:: Jn 21:15-19Homily of the Day
Jn 21,15-19
Homily
Date
05/25/12
05/24/12
05/23/12
Most Popular
