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Church in Colombia thanks God for release of kidnapped father of soccer star Luis Díaz
Luis Manuel Díaz, father of soccer player Luis Díaz, was held captive for nearly two weeks by the rebel group... Read more
Synod on Synodality ‘cannot remove pages from the Bible,’ synod archbishop says
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez, the archbishop of Manizales in Colombia, shares his experience at the Synod of Synodality. Read more
Colombian bishop grateful ‘Sound of Freedom’ is exposing child trafficking in his country
Bishop Miguel González pointed out that the business of trafficking in minors “involves our country and demonstrates social and family... Read more
Church to accompany peace talks between Colombian government, National Liberation Army
Among the issues that will be addressed, in addition to pacification, are those of agrarian reform and institutional reform in... Read more
The Church’s role in cease-fire between Colombian government and National Liberation Army
The 180-day cease-fire will go into effect Aug. 3 following what was agreed upon in the third round of talks... Read more
Church in Colombia to collaborate with government in search for remains of ‘disappeared’
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference will formally collaborate in the search for disappeared persons as a result of the guerrilla warfare... Read more
Deacon and layman wounded in armed attack in Colombia
A deacon who is set to be ordained a priest next month and a layman were wounded early Sunday morning... 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
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
This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process
This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process 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
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
Authorities reach agreement to reopen Catholic chapel at Colombian airport
The management company that operates the airport had previously announced that the chapel was going to be converted into a... 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
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 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
