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Bishops back limited use of force
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Administrative Board of
the U.S. Catholic Conference, decrying “the litany of
horrors" in the ongoing Balkan war, said in a statement it
was “time for religious believers and the international
community to act with new resolve” in the conflict.
The statement approved “strictly limited" use of force,
a political solution to the war, the creation of a war-crimes
tnbunal.and help for refugees and nations accepting them.
The world cannot stand aside as innocent people are
destroyed, as aggression shapes a new world, as the hopes
of freedom turn into the violence of war,” the board said.
The board — which is made up of about 50 U.S. bishops
and acts on policy decisions in between general bishops’
meetings — also recommended solidarity, reconciliation
and interfaith prayer for people of faith.
The statement, “War in the Balkans: Moral Challenges,
Policy Choices,' was released March 29, shortly after the
March 23-25 meeting of the board. It included quotes on
the subject from Pope John Paul II and religious leaders in
the Balkans.
The statement said while no parly was blameless in the
hostilities between Serbs, Croatians and Muslims, “we
concur with the view ... that Serbian military forces bear
the greatest responsibility for aggression and abuses.”
The USCC supports, as docs the Vatican, “timely,
measured and firmly executed interventions" in the war,
specifically:
— “Full implementation of the cease-fire in Croatia and
iny political settlement in Bosnia.” Serbs had yet to agree
o a peace pact already signed by Bosnian Croats and
Muslims.
— “Creation of safe
havens, if feasible, in
Bosnia as a temporary
measure to save lives
and protect people from
further violence and
abuse."
— “Measures to en-
sure the delivery of aid
to civilian populations
in besieged citiesand to
protect fleeing refu-
gees.”
— “Enforcement of
internationally ap-
proved economic sanc-
tions.”
— “Enforcement of
the ‘no-fly’ zone."
The bishops, calling
ethnic clcansinga“des-
picable practice,”
noted, “The utter disre-
gard for basic human
rights and the laws of
war, if not clearly con-
fronted, threaten to un-
dermine the legitimacy
of international norms.
See Bishops, page 2
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New home is a place to grow for Medina family ^
By Paula Espitia
CORPUS CHRISTI—Love can bind
a family together and mutual respect
among the members can keep a family
strong. These two elements already
existed in the Medina family when they
first came into contact with the Sisters
of the Pax Christi Institute in 1988. All
they needed was a place to grow.
Such a place was presented to Raul
and Raquel Medina and their threechil-
dren March 25. A newly remodelled
three-bedroom house—complete with
furniture, food, and a bed of marigolds—
awaited the family as they pulled into
the driveway of their home for the first
time.
“I’m still trying to absorb it all,” said
Medina, 36, who had only found out a
week earlier that his family had been
selected to receive the house in the
Calallen area. Twelve-year-old Raul
Jr., and his sisters, Rachel, 11, and
Rosario, 4, watched as their parents
signed thedeed to theirnew brick home.
“This is a beautiful family,” said
Mother Teresa Santoyo, foundress and
Superior General of the institute. “He
works hard and she provides a home for
her husband and children. They have
been struggling. They just needed that
little touch of love to pave the way.”
Bishop Rene H. Gracida blessed die
home and its members in a short cer-
emony, emphasizing the significance
of the day, the Feast of the Incarnation
of Christ, when Christ became flesh through the love of
God. “Your love will also bind you together,” the bishop
told the Medinas.
After the blessing, the children immediately inspected
each room. “We used to have an alley behind our house,
now we have a backyard to play in,” said Rachel, as she
looked out the sliding glass doors of her new home. Raul
Jr, hopped on the bed in his new room, which came
Mother Teresa Santoyo. PC, embraces Raul Medina, 12, and
his four-year-old sister, Rosario, as they enter their new three-
bedroom home. Their parents, Raul and Raquel Medina,
(background) were presented with the house on March 25.
(STC photo by Fernando Gallardo)
complete with a chest of drawers, curtains and a
football. “All I can say is, God bless the Sisters," said
Raul.
The Medinas, members of St. Anthony’s Parish in
Robstown, had previously lived in a one-bedroom
apartment, hoping to one day buy a home of their own.
“We had looked for something that was not very
See Home, page 2
World Youth Day time
to unite two Americas
By Laurie Hansen
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Vatican official said Pope
John Paul II wants World Youth Day in Denver to be an
occasion for uniting youth from “the two Americas, North
and South.”
But Cardinal Eduardo F. Pironio, president of the Pon-
tifical Council for the Laity, said he could not predict how
many Latin American young people would be able to
attend the Aug. 11-15 event in Denver because of the
distances involved, the cost of travel and difficulties
obtaining visas.
He said a forum for some 350 youth delegates from
throughout the world that will precede the Denver youth
day event would focus on life issues. The Aug. 7-11
International Youth Forum is to be held at Regis University
in Denver.
“Abortion is a very real current issue, but it is not the
central focus of the forum or of World Youth Day. We want
the young people to express themselves about life in its
See World Youth Day, page 2
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