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Bogotá councilwoman files complaint against mayor for failing to prevent cathedral attack
The councilwoman’s complaint accused Mayor Claudia López of not fulfilling her “constitutional and legal duties in maintaining public order.” Read more
Catholic organizations in Colombia call Bogotá cathedral attack by militants ‘terrorism’
Catholic organizations condemned the Wednesday night attack by abortion militants on the Bogotá cathedral and demanded authorities arrest those involved. Read more
Authorities reach agreement to reopen Catholic chapel at Colombian airport
The management company that operates the airport had previously announced that the chapel was going to be converted into a... Read more
Pro-life caucus forms in Colombia’s Congress in aftermath of legalization of abortion, assisted suicide
Members of the new pro-life caucus stated that “there is a major commitment to life, family, and religious freedom.” Read more
Priest calls attempt to close Colombia Capitol building chapel ‘persecution of the Church’
A congressman has proposed to convert the Catholic chapel located in the capitol building where Colombia’s Congress meets into a... Read more
Ciborium with Eucharist stolen from primatial cathedral of Colombia
A complaint has been filed with authorities, so that a “corresponding investigation” could be conducted, according to a priest at... Read more
Bishop: Those who closed Colombia airport chapel will ‘have to give an account to God’
The private company that manages El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 the closure of the Catholic chapel and its... Read more
Colombian authorities dismantle Catholic chapel at airport, sparking controversy
The El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 that the space used as a Catholic chapel will be modified and... Read more
Nuns help women escape human trafficking along Colombia-Venezuela border
The Adorer Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity in Cúcuta, Colombia, have helped some 4,000 women escape human-trafficking... Read more
Bishops express pain over killing of more than 30 police officers this year in Colombia
The officers have been victims of the so-called “pistol plan” of the criminal organization known as the Clan del Golfo. Read more
Bogotá archbishop exhorts Colombia: ‘Never forget God!’
Archbishop Luis José Rueda Aparicio made his remarks in his homily for the Mass and Te Deum for Colombian Independence... Read more
Bishops ask for contributions to aid flood victims in Colombia
Torrential winter rains in the departments of Sucre, Córdoba, and Bolívar in northern Colombia have affected thousands of people. Read more
Archbishop of Bogotá: 'It's our duty to be bishops during difficult times' in Colombia
During his opening address to the bishops’ plenary assembly July 4, the president of the Colombian bishops’ conference exhorted fellow... Read more
Bogotá cathedral begins Jubilee Year marking bicentennial of its consecration
On Sunday the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá announced the beginning of a Jubilee Year granted by the Holy See on... Read more
Colombian bishop repudiates shocking abuse of boy at home run by nuns
The Bishop of Zipaquirá, Colombia, Héctor Cubillos Peña, expressed his “deep pain and his firm repudiation” of the “serious mistreatment”... Read more
Bishops mourn deaths of two police officers killed in terrorist attack at Colombia airport
Bishop Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid of the Military Ordinariate of Colombia expressed his sorrow and solidarity following the Dec. 14... Read more
Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation
Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more
Colombians pray for baby girl who awoke in morgue
Colombians are joining together to pray and offer Masses for a 26 week-old baby who was pronounced dead by doctors... Read more
Church bells toll in Colombia for victims of violence
Church bells across Colombia rang out on Tuesday in a move of solidarity with the thousands of victims of violence... Read more
Pope urges care, protection of Colombia's indigenous people
In a message to Colombia's bishops, Pope Benedict said government leaders should not manipulate or exploit indigenous people in the... Read more
