The bishops are critical that billions of dollars were spent on stadiums, but Brazil's public services are still poor.

In a red card-shaped brochure distributed in churches, the Brazilian bishops' conference urged their government to respect people's right to demonstrate against the tournament.

The bishops criticised World Cup organisers for evicting hundreds of poor people from areas near stadiums, ignoring environmental regulations and surrendering the sport to "big corporations".

They also urged authorities to combat sexual exploitation during the World Cup.

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But with no other houses vacant in the largely Mormon suburb, they'll be forced to live elsewhere in Hamilton.

It's heartbreaking news for the families living in about 10 homes on Tuhikaramea Rd, between the old college grounds and the Mormon temple, who were last week asked to vacate by January 31 next year.

Developers Envision NZ, who represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, did not provide details about their plans for the homes, or the land, but residents yesterday told the Waikato Times the houses would be demolished to allow construction of a new facility, similar to a church or chapel

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