The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”

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

The pope's third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.

“Jesus scatters and destroys all this darkness with the command he gives to Peter” to “put out into the deep sea.”

‘I hope that we overcome the fratricidal conflict that has marked the history of our country for two centuries.’

“This trip is special because it is a visit to help Colombia to continue forward on the path of peace.”

Colombia has been torn by armed conflict since 1964, and drug-trafficking related to cocaine production is a major problem.

The Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, visited Russia from Aug. 20 to 24, upon an invitation from Russian state and church authorities.

While their message is a general appeal, it would seem to be addressed to the administration of President Trump, which has taken the decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.