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Man builds replica of St Peter's Basilica with 36,000 toothpicks
The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal; these are just some of the monuments that... Read more
Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death
On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more
Forgiveness is the first step to ending cycle of violence, Pope says
Pope Francis told the Colombian people Friday that while it will be challenging, they must let go the anger caused... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
Pope Francis encourages successful dialogue at Nobel Peace summit
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican's Secretary of State sent a message encouraging the participants of XVI World Summit... Read more
Are these quite possibly the world's happiest nuns?
The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father are a community of nuns from Colombia who have a great passion for... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash
After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more
A response of prayer and solidarity to the Chapecoense plane crash
A wave of solidarity and calls for prayer have inundated social networks and the media following Monday's crash in Colombia... Read more
'Confess-a-thon' returns to Colombian mall, draws 120 priests
For two days this week, a shopping mall in Bogota, Colombia was transformed into a “Confess-a-thon,” as 120 priests administered... Read more
Colombia's President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize, despite failed vote
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to secure peace with the FARC... Read more
After Colombians reject FARC deal, bishops urge prayers for peace
After Colombian voters narrowly rejected a peace deal with the FARC rebels on Sunday, the Archbishop of Tunja encouraged the... Read more
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology
The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more
A bizarre ruling in Colombia bans civic prayer...and hugs
In what's been labeled an “absurd” move, a judge in Colombia has banned prayer and “fraternal hugs” at the start... Read more
'Confess-a-thon' at Colombian mall draws 350 priests
In the South American nation of Colombia – where an estimated 70 percent of the population identifies as Catholic –... Read more
Colombian peace talks must not fail, Pope says during Cuba trip
Pope Francis prayed for the ongoing negotiations between FARC rebels and the Colombian government happening in Cuba right now saying... Read more
Religious sisters sue Colombian TV network for 'false' depiction of saint's life
An order of religious sisters in Colombia is suing a national television network for producing a series that it says... Read more
Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more
Faith can transform Colombia, cardinal says
As Colombians prepare for a second round of voting in presidential elections on June 15, Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez of... Read more
