Colombia
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Four Latin American countries among the top 50 most dangerous in the world for Christians
According to the study, Colombia is the most dangerous country for Christians in the Americas and ranks 22nd worldwide. Read more
Church in Colombia says government announcement of supposed cease-fire was a ‘great defeat’
The Archdiocese of Bogotá published an editorial Jan. 11 criticizing the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, for announcing a supposed... Read more
Vandal destroys statue of the Virgin Mary in Colombia
The statue, which stood in a small brick grotto at the entrance to the town of Sopó in the Cundinamarca... Read more
Bishop calls on armed bands to observe a cease-fire for a peaceful Christmas in Colombia
Bishop Mario Álvarez Gómez of Istmina-Tadó, Colombia, called on the various armed groups in his country to observe a “unilateral... Read more
Former Colombian guerrilla fighter sentenced in murder of Catholic archbishop
Archbishop Isaías Duarte Cancino was murdered on March 16, 2002, by two hitmen on a motorcycle who were paid by... Read more
Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children
The Pro-Life Caucus of Colombia’s Congress expressed its opposition to a bill that would extend euthanasia to children 6 and... Read more
Worldwide women’s rosary announced for Dec. 8: ‘We’re daughters of the Most Holy Virgin’
With the purpose of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Worldwide Women’s Rosary... Read more
Colombia celebrates beatification of María Berenice Duque, foundress of three congregations
Mother María Berenice Duque Hencker, a Colombian nun who founded religious congregations, was beatified in Medellín on Oct. 29. Read more
Church wants migrants to be aware of dangers of route through Panama’s Darien jungle
Passing through the Darién jungle in Panama as the first stage of the route to reach the United States continues... Read more
Bishop warns of humanitarian crisis on Colombia-Panama border involving migrants to U.S.
For several days, thousands of migrants, many of them Venezuelans, have been arriving in the area of Colombia that lies... Read more
Bogotá councilwoman files complaint against mayor for failing to prevent cathedral attack
The councilwoman’s complaint accused Mayor Claudia López of not fulfilling her “constitutional and legal duties in maintaining public order.” Read more
Catholic organizations in Colombia call Bogotá cathedral attack by militants ‘terrorism’
Catholic organizations condemned the Wednesday night attack by abortion militants on the Bogotá cathedral and demanded authorities arrest those involved. Read more
Pro-life caucus forms in Colombia’s Congress in aftermath of legalization of abortion, assisted suicide
Members of the new pro-life caucus stated that “there is a major commitment to life, family, and religious freedom.” Read more
Priest calls attempt to close Colombia Capitol building chapel ‘persecution of the Church’
A congressman has proposed to convert the Catholic chapel located in the capitol building where Colombia’s Congress meets into a... Read more
Ciborium with Eucharist stolen from primatial cathedral of Colombia
A complaint has been filed with authorities, so that a “corresponding investigation” could be conducted, according to a priest at... Read more
Crowd prays rosary at Colombia’s El Dorado airport to demand reopening of Catholic chapel
The private company that manages the airport closed the chapel on Aug. 26 and said it would become a “space... Read more
Gang violence prevents evening Masses in Colombian city
Bishop Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya of Buenaventura explained Wednesday that drug gang violence in the Colombian port city has forced... Read more
Bishop: Those who closed Colombia airport chapel will ‘have to give an account to God’
The private company that manages El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 the closure of the Catholic chapel and its... Read more
Colombian archdiocese publishes list of abuse complaints, actions taken
The Archdiocese of Medellín has published the list of complaints of sexual abuse by priests it has received in the... Read more
Colombian authorities dismantle Catholic chapel at airport, sparking controversy
The El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 that the space used as a Catholic chapel will be modified and... Read more
