Monday, July 18, 2005

Catholic World News : US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity

Catholic World News : US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity: "US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity

Dar es Salaam, Jul. 15 (CNA/CWNews.com) - Laura Bush, the wife of US President George W. Bush, has pledged $500,000 to support a Catholic program in Tanzania that provides support to HIV/AIDS patients and their families.

Tanzania was the second stop in the American first lady’s 3-nation goodwill tour of eastern and southern Africa, which is focused on education, HIV/AIDS, and the advancement of women.

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