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Latin America Bishops Vow to Stem Loss

Stan Lehman / The Associated Press:
Roman Catholic bishops from Mexico to Chile pledged Wednesday to reach out to the faithful in a bid to stem the exodus in Latin America to evangelical churches, a main theme of Pope Benedict XVI's recent visit to the region. Closing a three-week meeting of Latin American bishops, Catholic leaders said their biggest mission is to hold on to church members as droves leave to become evangelical Protestants.

Posted by Editor at May 31, 2007 03:47 AM