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Condolences offered for death of 32 children in Colombian bus fire
Cardinal Ruben Salazar of Bogota, president of the Bishops' Conference of Colombia, offered his prayers and condolences for the families... Read more
Colombian bishops emphasize family, poverty as elections approach
The Bishops' Conference of Colombia has released a voter's guide focused on life, family and poverty as the country prepares... Read more
Church in Colombia convenes national peace pilgrimage
The Colombian bishops are inviting the faithful of their country to take part in a pilgrimage for peace and reconciliation... Read more
Colombia to host 2014 World Congress on Divine Mercy
The Bishops’ Conference of Colombia has announced that the capital city of Bogota will be the site of the third... Read more
Pope to receive cross signed by 10,000 Colombian youth
During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro next week, Pope Francis will be presented with and bless a wooden... Read more
Colombian priest killed in continuing trend of violence
A cardinal in Colombia is mourning the recent murder of a local priest, which brings the clergy death toll in... Read more
Doctor says Colombian coverage of abortion drug harms women
An official leading the Colombian bishops’ pro-life efforts expressed regret over a recent decision to continue covering a drug used... Read more
Colombian bishop indignant over murder of priest
Bishop Jose Roberto Ospina Leongomez of Buga, Colombia expressed sadness and indignation over the recent murder of one of the... Read more
Colombian bishops make Assisi pilgrimage to pray for peace
In the wake of Pope Benedict's call for peace in Colombia, the country's bishops, who are in Rome for their... Read more
Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five
The bishops of Colombia condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the capital city Bogota on May 14 that... Read more
