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Colombian Church hopeful about peace negotiation between the government and the guerrillas

July 13, 2022

Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro proposed on July 5 a bilateral ceasefire between the government’s security forces and the left-wing guerrillas – especially the National Liberation Army (known by the Spanish acronym ELN) – that have been active in the South American country since the 1960s. That seems to be an important step in the peace

Social unrest appeased in Colombia, but crisis goes on

October 13, 2021

In April, massive demonstrations exploded in Cali and in several Colombian cities. A combination of rising poverty, political dissatisfaction, and the Covid-19 pandemic led many people, especially the youth, to demand President Iván Duque’s impeachment. After a few months, the mobilization lost momentum, even though a political solution has never emerged. But now many hope

Colombian guerrilla fighters ask Pope for forgiveness at reconciliation ceremony

September 09, 2017

Pope Francis paid tribute to the fighters and victims present

Pope Francis to bless statue of Christ mutilated by war

September 08, 2017

The statue will take centre stage at a reconciliation ceremony in the Colombian town of Villavicencio

How the Church helped bring peace to Colombia

September 05, 2017

The Catholic Church has been a guiding force in bringing rebels back to civilian life

Colombian government and Farc to sign peace deal despite objections from former president

November 23, 2016

The decision to sign the amended peace accord was made during a meeting at a heavily guarded Catholic retreat in Bogota

Colombian bishops urge government and rebels to commit to ceasefire

October 18, 2016

A new peace deal is to be negotiated after voters rejected an agreement that would have formally ended the long-running war between the government and Farc

Colombian peace agreement is start of change, says Vatican official

September 27, 2016

Cardinal Pietro Parolin was speaking hours before the government and Farc rebels signed a historic peace deal