Papal Cyprus and Greece visit
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Francis asks Colombians to keep unpopular peace deal
Sep 09, 2017
Pope Francis exhorted Colombian political leaders Sept. 7 to protect the peace deal that recently ended a bloody 50-year war in their country, despite its unpopularity among nearly half the population that thinks it treats former guerilla militants too kindly.
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Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake
Sep 09, 2017
Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major earthquake in Mexico the previous night.
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Bombed-out Christ statue evinces pain of Colombian conflict
Sep 09, 2017
A symbolic four-day pilgrimage came to a close Thursday evening in anticipation of the pope’s arrival here Friday. The Cristo de Bojayá, a statue of Christ that survived one of Colombia's worst massacres, arrived in Villavicencio’s cathedral.
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Pope to CELAM: Hope in the face of youth, women, lay people
Sep 09, 2017
In his encounter with the bishops of the entire Latin American continent, Pope Francis invites us not to dwell on past memories, but to "concretize" the hope that comes from the faith. "Encountering the living Christ", "going out", enhancing the "religiousness of the people", through "passion for evangelization". Accompanying young people; to valorize women; pushing lay people to social commitment.
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The significance of Pope Francis' speech to Latin America's Bishops
Sep 08, 2017
What is likely one of the most important speeches of Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, political processes aside, and one which can offer key insights into his thinking, is his Thursday meeting with representatives of Latin America's Bishops.
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Christ calls Colombia to cast a net of peace, Pope Francis says
Sep 08, 2017
Just as Christ called Peter to cast his nest where there seemed to be no fish, Christ is calling Colombians to take risks in order to build a culture of peace and life, Pope Francis said in the capital Bogota on Thursday.
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Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian Bishops
Sep 08, 2017
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and teaching the truth even in the face of challenges.
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Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
Sep 08, 2017
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis said in forceful comments Thursday to a gathering of Latin American Bishops.
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Peace can start by grabbing drinks, Pope tells Colombian youth
Sep 08, 2017
Speaking to youth in Colombia Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to move away from the violence of the past and to work toward healing and building a culture of encounter, which he said often begins simply with a drink or a cup of coffee.
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Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
Sep 08, 2017
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key to eliminating conflict is to recognize the dignity of all people, especially the poor and marginalized.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula