The mandate for the new institute has “Amoris Laetitia” as its lodestar.
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Vatican diplomat to the U.S. recalled amid child pornography investigation
A Vatican priest working in the Holy See’s embassy in Washington has been recalled after U.S. officials flagged possible violations of child pornography laws.
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Most Colombians agree with Pope Francis’ call for peace, professor says
“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”
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Indian priest kidnapped in Yemen in 2016 has been freed
The government of Oman assisted in finding and rescuing Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 4: Do not be afraid of renewal, pope says in Medellín
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 3: On ‘sacred ground’ of suffering, pope prays for reconciliation
The pope’s third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 2: Defend life, promote peace, pope tells Colombians
“Jesus scatters and destroys all this darkness with the command he gives to Peter” to “put out into the deep sea.”
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Pope Francis can play “a fundamental role” in bringing peace to Colombia, professor says
‘I hope that we overcome the fratricidal conflict that has marked the history of our country for two centuries.’
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Pope Francis in Colombia, Day 1: President Santos welcomes pope, greets media
“This trip is special because it is a visit to help Colombia to continue forward on the path of peace.”
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Pope Francis is going to Colombia this week. Here’s what you need to know
Colombia has been torn by armed conflict since 1964, and drug-trafficking related to cocaine production is a major problem.