Hires was joined at the afternoon news conference by Bishop Victor Galeone of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine. Galeone left without comment but signed a statement released later Monday by the Florida Catholic Conference and signed by eight bishops. They said too many questions persist about Terri Schiavo's true prognosis and wishes.HELLO, anyway -- why would what someone else says or does influence my ability to discern right and wrong?As a "defenseless human being" Terri Schiavo is "deserving of our respect, care and concern," the bishops said. "We reiterate our plea that Mrs. Schiavo continues to receive all treatments and care that will benefit her," the bishops said.
Thank you for posting this. I have been very disappointed in the bishops, and this is a wonderfully encouraging thing. Bp. Galeone is a particularly strong pro-lifer, and I am not surprised that he was their spokesman.