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September 7, 2017

Colombia youths must teach elders to forgive, to move on, Pope says

Pope Francis greets a child while meeting with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and other government authorities in the courtyard of the presidential palace in Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 7.

BOGOTA, Colombia - As Colombia strives to build a lasting peace, the country's elders need the encouragement and insistence of young people, who believe with all their hearts that forgiveness is possible and grudges don't have to last for decades, Pope Francis said.

Published in International
October 18, 2014

Synod of Bishops sends message of encouragement to traditional families

German Cardinal Walter Kasper, retired president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, talks with Vatican Radio's Philippa Hitchen as he leaves the concluding session of the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican O ct. 18. At right is Cardinal John Njue of Nairobi, Kenya.

VATICAN CITY - On its last day of business, the Synod of Bishops on the family approved and released a three-page message expressing solidarity with Christian families around the world.

Published in Faith