VATICAN CITY, FEB 14, 2003 (VIS) - Made public yesterday afternoon was the following telegram sent in the Holy Father's name by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of state, to Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, president of the Episcopal Conference of Bolivia on the occasion of the serious civil disorder that has occurred in that country:
"The Holy Father, deeply distressed by the news from your nation about the serious disturbance of public order that has sadly caused deaths and injuries, wishes to make his appeal reach the authorities and the people of Bolivia in order that they may commit themselves to finding a proper solution to the critical social and economic situation which the country is going through by peaceful means.
"The Supreme Pontiff offers prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of those who have died and raises his prayer for the recovery of the injured and wishes to urge all to create a climate of peaceful coexistence, capable of facilitating a fruitful and sincere dialogue, excluding violent confrontation, that favors overcoming adversities and reconciliation, creates trust among all interested parties and that the necessary human and spiritual progress is promoted, a necessary condition for social peace.
"While he entrusts the future of Bolivians to the maternal intercession of the Holy Virgin of Copacabana, His Holiness implores the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the authorities and people of Bolivia so that under his divine light the true path to peace and peaceful coexistence are discovered and he sends them a heartfelt blessing."
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