These changes rebalance the relationship between the Vatican and local bishops’ conferences in favor of greater local control.
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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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Report: Movie on historic papal election to debut on Netflix
Game of Thrones actor Jonathan Price will play Pope Francis in the upcoming Netflix film.
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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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Steve Bannon says Catholics “need illegal aliens to fill the churches”
Former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon believes the Catholic Church has been “terrible” to Mr. Trump on the issue of immigration, accusing bishops of supporting immigrants out of “economic interest.”
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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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‘Break mirror of narcissistic culture,’ says Pope Francis
Pope Francis addressed the Shalom community in his native Spanish and warns against the narcissism bred by consumer culture.