MANIZALES, COLOMBIA: Several priests of the UAOC eparchy of Latin America, were interviewed by the newspaper La Patria, asked to express their purpose for participating in a July 20 public march. The march was held throughout the country and elsewhere as a demonstration of solidarity with hostages held by radical terrorist groups.

Father Felipe Evelio Cardona said, "We are going to march for the peace of Colombia, of the world and for the liberty of all the captives.

"To ask Our Lord, that through this march, he will give freedom to all the hostages," commented Father César Augusto Salazar.

The article appeared in the Monday, July 21, 2008 edition of La Patria, page 10a.