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Barbara J. Fraser
Pope names theology professor to succeed cardinal in Lima
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of 75-year-old Peruvian Cardinal Juan Cipriani Thorne of Lima and has named a 68-year-old professor of theology to succeed him.
Young Colombians work to prevent peers from a life of violence, crime
Gabriel Rentaria was 7 years old when he started using a gun. Never to kill, he said, just to scare people. But he saw people -- enemies and friends -- fall dead "in my face," he recalled.
Consolata priest helps Colombians find forgiveness after long war
If Colombians truly seek peace, they must give up vengeance and seek reconciliation by forgiving themselves and one another, said a priest who is devoting his life to such a mission.
Church urges Colombian government to protect local leaders under threat
Catholic Church leaders are urging the Colombian government to protect community leaders who are being targeted by hired assassins.