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.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
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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Pope Francis and the church push for reconciliation in Colombia
Despite being a frequent target of violence by the left-wing and officially atheist rebels, the church has pushed for peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in Colombia, but not all Colombians agree.
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Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich thanks Texas parish for ‘welcoming the stranger’
Cardinal Cupich of Chicago visited McAllen, Texas, to grant $100,000 for a new building to provide services for asylum seekers.
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Marist Brothers: School director admits to abusing student
Brother Angel Duples, the general director of an elite school founded by the Marist Brothers in Argentina, has admitted he sexually abused a student 38 years ago.
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The next bishop of Raleigh is from Latin America—like many in his flock
To say that Hispanics in the diocese take pride in their newly appointed bishop is an understatement.