At Mass, Tearful Chavez Pleads for Life - World

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wiped tears from his face as he pleaded for life in his fight against an undisclosed cancer at a Catholic Mass in his home state of Barinas. Chavez, speaking Thursday at the Mass held for his health and broadcast on state television, said cancer is a “real threat’’ that takes many lives and that he has faith that he will win the fight against the disease.