Paraguayan president says he fathered child

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo admitted Monday that he is the father of a child conceived while he was still a Roman Catholic bishop.

Lugo surprised journalists by acknowledging he had an intimate relationship with Viviana Carrillo, the child's mother — just five days after lawyers for Carrillo announced they were filing a paternity suit against him.

"I assume all responsibilities ... and recognize the paternity of the child," Lugo said, promising to protect the boy's privacy.

The president said he will not comment further on the matter.