Colombia peace process
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Colombian bishops call for day of prayer for peace, reconciliation in violence-torn country
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference has called on all Catholics to join the Day of the Holy Cross on May 3... 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
Pope Francis encourages reconciliation in Colombia at Truth Commission presentation
A message from the pope was read at the June 28 presentation of the final report of the commission. Read more
Pope Francis: To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to love of money, vanity, power
"To love as Jesus means ... detaching ourselves from our own human certainties, from earthly comforts, in order to open... 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
