The Holy Scripture as a compulsory subject in schools? "There was no mention of this in the Synod of Bishops’ works, but I think it should become compulsory, at least in Catholic schools." This is how Mgr Louis Antonio G. Tangle, Bishop of Imus (Philippines) and member of the Commission for Information of the Synod of Bishops, replied to a question made by journalists at the press conference held to present the "Discussion Report." "I wish the Synod would adopt this proposition," the Cardinal added. Then Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, Archbishop of San Paulo and President Delegate of the Synod of Bishops, pointed out that "in certain countries there are already some initiatives of this kind in public schools." ” ” ” “
