Pope Francis in Colombia
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She wanted to be euthanized – but changed her mind after meeting Pope Francis
Consuelo del Socorro Córdoba is a Colombian woman who had made up her mind to be euthanized because of the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Colombia
In his conversation with journalists on the return flight from Cartagena to Rome on Monday, Pope Francis touched on a... Read more
Vocations that only seek to 'climb the ladder' are dead, Pope says
On Saturday, Pope Francis told Colombia's priests and religious that vocations come from a variety of different backgrounds and flourish... Read more
Pope Francis in Colombia: True freedom is found in courageous discipleship
On Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to... Read more
Forgiveness is the first step to ending cycle of violence, Pope says
Pope Francis told the Colombian people Friday that while it will be challenging, they must let go the anger caused... Read more
Prisoners in Colombia unite in prayer for Pope Francis' visit
Prison inmates from jails around Colombia prepared themselves spiritually for the Pope's visit to their country through prayers, letters, messages,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake
Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major... Read more
Pope Francis beatifies two Colombian martyrs
During Mass in Colombia on Friday, Pope Francis beatified two martyrs from the country, both of whom were killed in... Read more
Christ calls Colombia to cast a net of peace, Pope Francis says
Just as Christ called Peter to cast his nest where there seemed to be no fish, Christ is calling Colombians... Read more
The significance of Pope Francis' speech to Latin America's bishops
What is likely one of the most important speeches of Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, political processes aside, and one... Read more
Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis... Read more
On plane, Pope gets a gift from his 'spiritual friend' Saint Therese
During his flight to Colombia Pope Francis received a white rose from a Colombian journalist, recalling his deep devotion to... Read more
Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian bishops
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and... Read more
Peace can start by grabbing drinks, Pope tells Colombian youth
Speaking to youth in Colombia Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to move away from the violence of the past and... Read more
Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key... Read more
Venezuelan bishops to meet with Pope Francis in Colombia
Amid a dire political and human-rights crisis in Venezuela, Pope Francis will meet privately with “the bishops of Venezuela present... Read more
Simplicity and transparency are key to Pope Francis' Colombia trip
Simplicity and transparency have been key words in the preparations for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, according to the secretary... Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
Pope's Colombia trip about faith, not politics, Vatican official says
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the South American country of Colombia Sept. 6-11 isn't a political statement a Vatican official... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
