Retired Roman Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo, waves to supporters during a political meeting in Asuncion, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. The Vatican called upon Lugo to give up his plans to run for president or face canonical sanctions, Lugo said he already resigned from the priesthood to lead a planned opposition alliance and challenge conservative President Nicanor Duarte in elections scheduled for May 2008. AP Photo logo AP Photo 35 months ago

Retired Roman Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo, waves to supporters during a political meeting in Asuncion, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. The Vatican called upon Lugo to give up his plans to run for president or face canonical sanctions, Lugo said he already resigned from the priesthood to lead a planned opposition alliance and challenge conservative President Nicanor Duarte in elections scheduled for May 2008.