Bishops Express Pain Over Killing of More Than 30 Police Officers This Year in Colombia
The officers have been victims of the so-called “pistol plan” of the criminal organization known as the Clan del Golfo.
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Motorcyclist in Colombia Crashes Through Church Door at Full Speed
According to local press, the motorcyclist had no serious injuries and was able to stand up on his own.
Bogotá Archbishop Exhorts Colombia: ‘Never Forget God!’
‘We are called to build a new ethic, founded and illuminated by the Gospel of Christ, the ethic of reconciliation to go with the hope of Christ ...’
Bishops Ask for Contributions to Aid Flood Victims in Colombia
The authorities in Sucre department are concerned about the situation of 35,000 families affected by the rains and floods in the subregions of San Jorge and La Mojana.
Archbishop of Bogotá: ‘It’s Our Duty to Be Bishops During Difficult Times’ in Colombia
Archbishop Rueda recalled that ‘the Church that goes out on mission is above all a Church of servants out of love, servants of the Kingdom of God.’
Pope Francis Encourages Reconciliation in Colombia at Truth Commission Presentation
Since 1964, as many as 260,000 people have been killed and millions displaced in Colombia’s civil war.
The Church Asks Colombia, Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Relations to Address Migration
According to a World Bank article from November 2021, some 5.6 million people have left Venezuela since 2015, and of these, 1.7 million are in Colombia.
Colombian Bishops Lament Court’s Approval of Assisted Suicide
By a 6-3 vote, the Colombian Constitutional Court decriminalized assisted suicide May 11. Euthanasia for terminally ill adults has been allowed in Colombia since 2015.
Colombian Priest Urges Conscientious Voting Ahead of Presidential Election
Father Quintero recalled the importance of Catholics being consistent with their faith when choosing their candidates and called on people to not vote for candidates who support abortion or communism.
Colombian Pro-Life Leader Says Court’s Abortion Decriminalization Made Women More Vulnerable
Álvarez maintained that, instead of abortion, Colombia should implement public policies related to prevention.
