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Bishops speak out against worsening violence in southwest Colombia
The prelates issued a statement on June 14 calling on authorities to “find the solutions” to bring peace to the... Read more
‘Out of Christian charity,’ priests bury migrants who died in Darien jungle
The inhospitable Darién jungle has for years become an unavoidable route for hundreds of thousands of migrants who want to... Read more
World’s ‘largest living Nativity scene’ opens in Colombia
Since Dec. 2, the faithful in Barranquilla, Colombia, have been able to visit the staging of “the largest Nativity scene... Read more
Church in Colombia thanks God for release of kidnapped father of soccer star Luis Díaz
Luis Manuel Díaz, father of soccer player Luis Díaz, was held captive for nearly two weeks by the rebel group... Read more
Colombian bishops call for release of kidnapped father of soccer star and others
The bishops called for the immediate release of Luis Manuel Díaz, the kidnapped father of Colombian soccer star Luis Díaz,... Read more
Synod on Synodality ‘cannot remove pages from the Bible,’ synod archbishop says
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez, the archbishop of Manizales in Colombia, shares his experience at the Synod of Synodality. Read more
Pontifical foundation launches two projects for those in need in Colombia
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has been developing two vital projects for the most needy communities... Read more
Colombian bishop grateful ‘Sound of Freedom’ is exposing child trafficking in his country
Bishop Miguel González pointed out that the business of trafficking in minors “involves our country and demonstrates social and family... Read more
Church to accompany peace talks between Colombian government, National Liberation Army
Among the issues that will be addressed, in addition to pacification, are those of agrarian reform and institutional reform in... Read more
The Church’s role in cease-fire between Colombian government and National Liberation Army
The 180-day cease-fire will go into effect Aug. 3 following what was agreed upon in the third round of talks... Read more
Enough signatures collected for pro-life constitutional amendment process in Colombia
The goal is to amend Article 11 of the country’s Magna Carta, which currently states that “the right to life... Read more
Church in Colombia to collaborate with government in search for remains of ‘disappeared’
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference will formally collaborate in the search for disappeared persons as a result of the guerrilla warfare... Read more
Deacon and layman wounded in armed attack in Colombia
A deacon who is set to be ordained a priest next month and a layman were wounded early Sunday morning... Read more
Former feminist turned pro-lifer shares her testimony prior to March for Life in Colombia
A young Colombian mother shared her testimony regarding her feminist past and recounted how now she defends the right to... Read more
Four Latin American countries among the top 50 most dangerous in the world for Christians
According to the study, Colombia is the most dangerous country for Christians in the Americas and ranks 22nd worldwide. Read more
Church in Colombia says government announcement of supposed cease-fire was a ‘great defeat’
The Archdiocese of Bogotá published an editorial Jan. 11 criticizing the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, for announcing a supposed... Read more
Vandal destroys statue of the Virgin Mary in Colombia
The statue, which stood in a small brick grotto at the entrance to the town of Sopó in the Cundinamarca... Read more
Bishop calls on armed bands to observe a cease-fire for a peaceful Christmas in Colombia
Bishop Mario Álvarez Gómez of Istmina-Tadó, Colombia, called on the various armed groups in his country to observe a “unilateral... Read more
Former Colombian guerrilla fighter sentenced in murder of Catholic archbishop
Archbishop Isaías Duarte Cancino was murdered on March 16, 2002, by two hitmen on a motorcycle who were paid by... Read more
Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children
The Pro-Life Caucus of Colombia’s Congress expressed its opposition to a bill that would extend euthanasia to children 6 and... Read more
