Cardinal Cupich said the pope is making clear that Vatican II documents are authoritative and permanent.

“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”

This latest document may not be a bombshell but it is certainly a significant change in direction with regard to who has responsibility for liturgical translations.

These changes rebalance the relationship between the Vatican and local bishops' conferences in favor of greater local control.

Colombia has lived for more than 50 years with an absurd war, but there is a way forward out of the darkness,

Sept. 9 is the traditional feast day for St. Peter Claver, often recognized as the patron saint of Catholic ministry to African-Americans in the United States.