Thai Bishops Appeal for National Reconciliation

(23 Apr 10 - RV) The Bishops of Thailand have appealed for national reconciliation as Red Shirt protesters remain encamped in one of the most prominent shopping districts of the capital, Bangkok.
The President of the Bishops Conference, Archbishop Chamniern Santisukniran, says that "the main enemy is hatred and anger." He invited everyone to forgiveness and emphasized that negotiation and prayer are essential for resolving the political and social crisis.
The Red Shirt protestors say they want a new election held within 30 days. We have this report: