Flying to Colombia, with a flight plan changed to avoid Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean Sea, Pope Francis told reporters that Colombia and its neighbor, Venezuela, were in his prayers.
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Serving an average of more than 2,000 clients a day, the Vatican pharmacy may be one of the world’s busiest in-person dispensaries of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medicines, soaps, ointments and elixirs.
Vatican Aware of Terrorist Threats Against the Pope
The Vatican obviously is concerned about terrorist threats, “especially for the senseless hatred” it represents, and will continue to remain vigilant, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope: Marriage Can Only Involve Man and Woman
By virtue of its very definition, marriage can only be between a man and a woman, Pope Francis said in a new book-length interview.
Is Pope Trying to Get Trump To Pay Attention to Ecology?
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew’s joint message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation comes just three months after President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement, and some experts suspect the two developments may be related.
Pope, Patriarch Issue Joint Statement on Environment
Environmental destruction is a sign of a “morally decaying scenario” in which too many people ignore or deny that, from the beginning, “God intended humanity to cooperate in the preservation and protection of the natural environment,” said the leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
Pope’s Trip on NET-TV
NET-TV is planning live coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Colombia from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 10.
Papal Stamp
Members of the Colombian presidential guard stand next to a commemorative stamp with an image of Pope Francis
Local Colombians See Trip as Ratification of Peace Process
As Colombia prepares to welcome Pope Francis amidst implementing a delicate peace accord, Colombians in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens have faith that the visit will foster peace.
Colombian-Born Bishop: Pope’s Visit Is Sign of Hope
Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, C.M., has worked as missionary most of his life, first in his native Colombia, then in Africa and New York.