11 Peruvian sisters formed a rock band in a convent and are taking the gospel on tour.
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New tool to use Laudato Si’ to rank nations’ development
The “Laudato Si” Observatory will attempt to measure how countries are living up to the famous Papal encyclical on the environment.
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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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Kansas priest recalls friendship with martyr as beatification nears
Father Don McCarthy shares memories of his friend Father Stanley Rother, who was martyred in Guatemala.
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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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God’s dream of peace: The mission of the Jesuits in Colombia
Colombia has lived for more than 50 years with an absurd war, but there is a way forward out of the darkness,
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Irma cuts deadly path in Caribbean as church officials prepare response
Hurricane Irma leaves a trail of devastation as Church leaders respond to the crisis.
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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.’