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People form the word "Peace" outside the cathedral in Bogota, Colombia, on Sept. 26, 2016. The Colombian government and Marxist rebels signed an agreement that day to end Latin America's last armed conflict. (CNS photo/Felipe Caicedo, Reuters)
Politics & SocietyNews
Christine Armario - Associated Press
Despite being a frequent target of violence by the left-wing and officially atheist rebels, the church has pushed for peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in Colombia, but not all Colombians agree.
Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago greet asylum seekers at the Humanitarian Respite Center at Sacred Heart Church in McAllen, Texas, on Aug. 15. (CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Extension)
FaithDispatches
Catholic News Service
Cardinal Cupich of Chicago visited McAllen, Texas, to grant $100,000 for a new building to provide services for asylum seekers.
FaithNews
Almudena Calatrava - Associated Press
Brother Angel Duples, the general director of an elite school founded by the Marist Brothers in Argentina, has admitted he sexually abused a student 38 years ago.
FaithNews
Yonat Shimron - Religion News Service
To say that Hispanics in the diocese take pride in their newly appointed bishop is an understatement.
Protesters in El Salvador, demonstrate against mining exploitation March 9. El Salvador passed a law March 29 banning metal mining nationwide, after a long dispute between the government and a Canadian company involved in gold mining. (CNS photo/Oscar Rivera, EPA)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Dean Dettloff
The bishops are condemning the exploitation of land and indigenous peoples by Canadian mining companies operating in Latin America and other regions.
FaithNews
Zac Davis
The reports were sourced to a fake Facebook page.