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CNN's 2016 Hero of the Year fights euthanasia of children in Colombia

Feb 27, 2018

In 2016, Jeison Aristizabal was named CNN’s Hero of the Year for overcoming the challenges posed by cerebral palsy and... Read more

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Man builds replica of St Peter's Basilica with 36,000 toothpicks

Dec 26, 2017

The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal; these are just some of the monuments that... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Sept. 13, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more

Pope Francis addresses a crowd at the National Reconciliation Encounter held at Las Malocas Park in Villavicencio, Colombia, Sept. 8, 2017.

Forgiveness is the first step to ending cycle of violence, Pope says

Sep 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told the Colombian people Friday that while it will be challenging, they must let go the anger caused... Read more

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Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?

Jul 28, 2017

By Elise Harris

During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his May 25 2016, general audience in St. Peter's Square.

It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11

Mar 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on Oct. 19, 2016.

Pope Francis encourages successful dialogue at Nobel Peace summit

Feb 3, 2017

On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican's Secretary of State sent a message encouraging the participants of XVI World Summit... Read more

The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father.

Are these quite possibly the world's happiest nuns?

Dec 21, 2016

The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father are a community of nuns from Colombia who have a great passion for... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Pope Francis offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash

Nov 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more

A response of prayer and solidarity to the Chapecoense plane crash

Nov 29, 2016

A wave of solidarity and calls for prayer have inundated social networks and the media following Monday's crash in Colombia... Read more

Colombian Confess-a-thon at a Bogota Mall.

'Confess-a-thon' returns to Colombian mall, draws 120 priests

Oct 22, 2016

For two days this week, a shopping mall in Bogota, Colombia was transformed into a “Confess-a-thon,” as 120 priests administered... Read more

Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos (L) shake hands with the FARC leader after signing a peace deal Sept. 26, 2016.

Colombia's President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize, despite failed vote

Oct 7, 2016

Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to secure peace with the FARC... Read more

Colombian pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, April 20, 2016.

After Colombians reject FARC deal, bishops urge prayers for peace

Oct 4, 2016

After Colombian voters narrowly rejected a peace deal with the FARC rebels on Sunday, the Archbishop of Tunja encouraged the... Read more

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Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords

Sep 19, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more

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Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology

Aug 15, 2016

The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more

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A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs

May 20, 2016

In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more

'Confess-a-thon' at Colombian mall draws 350 priests

Oct 14, 2015

In the South American nation of Colombia – where an estimated 70 percent of the population identifies as Catholic –... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Havana's Revolutionary Square before Mass, Sept. 20, 2015.

Colombian peace talks must not fail, Pope says during Cuba trip

Sep 20, 2015

Pope Francis prayed for the ongoing negotiations between FARC rebels and the Colombian government happening in Cuba right now saying... Read more

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Religious sisters sue Colombian TV network for 'false' depiction of saint's life

Jul 30, 2015

An order of religious sisters in Colombia is suing a national television network for producing a series that it says... Read more

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Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia

Jul 11, 2014

Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more