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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
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
Marian statue untouched by car bombing at army base in Colombia
A statue of the Virgin Mary was unharmed by an attack carried out against the 30th Brigade of Colombia’s National... Read more
Colombian diocese condemns car bombing at army base
The Diocese of Cúcuta has condemned Wednesday’s attack carried out against the 30th Brigade of the National Army, and warned... Read more
Catholic Church in Colombia welcomes freeing of hostages by ELN
The Colombian bishops have welcomed the release of several hostages by the National Liberation Army (ELN), a left-wing guerilla group. Read more
Terror cannot be the seed of peace, Bogota cardinal says after car bomb
Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez of Bogota said that terror can never be the seed of justice and peace, following Thursday's... Read more
True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says
On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two... Read more
Colombia's President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize, despite failed vote
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to secure peace with the FARC... Read more
After Colombians reject FARC deal, bishops urge prayers for peace
After Colombian voters narrowly rejected a peace deal with the FARC rebels on Sunday, the Archbishop of Tunja encouraged the... Read more
For Cardinal Parolin, Colombia's peace deal the start of 'a better future'
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin praised the signing of a peace agreement in Colombia on Monday, telling Colombians... Read more
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
Francis welcomes peace deal in Colombia
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his pleasure that peace negotiations between the Colombian government and FARC rebels have been finalized,... Read more
