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.
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How the Vatican is encouraging dialogue between Russia and the West
The Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, visited Russia from Aug. 20 to 24, upon an invitation from Russian state and church authorities.
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Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew urgently appeal for global action on climate change
While their message is a general appeal, it would seem to be addressed to the administration of President Trump, which has taken the decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
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In new book, Pope Francis says he consulted a psychoanalyst, speaks about the women in his life
In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.
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Pope Francis will visit Myanmar and Bangladesh in November
Francis will be the first pope to visit Myanmar, a majority Buddhist country of some 55 million people
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Pope Francis: Jesus made Peter and his successors, the bishops of Rome, the center of communion in the church
His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.