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July 6, 2015

Pope expected to pray in Jesuit Ecuador church, known as 'Baroque icon'

The Pope requested private prayer time before the image of Our Lady of Sorrows, which hangs over the altar in Iglesia de la Compania, in Quito's colonial-era Jesuit church.

QUITO, Ecuador - When Pope Francis enters the Jesuit church here July 7 for a moment of private prayer, he will step into an architectural gem where trees once grew up through the floor.

Published in International
July 6, 2015

Pope in Ecuador says countries owe debt to the poor

Pope Francis greets children in traditional dress as he arrives at Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador, July 5. Also pictured is Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, left. The Pope is making an eight-day trip to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.

QUITO, Ecuador - Although still thousands of miles from his birthplace in Argentina, Pope Francis made a homecoming of sorts July 5 when he landed in Ecuador, greeted by cheering crowds and the sights and sounds of South America.

Published in International
July 3, 2015

Pope leaves Sunday for Latin America ‘homecoming’ trip

People walk past an image of Pope Francis in La Paz, Bolivia, June 30. The Pope will visit Bolivia July 8-10.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will depart July 5 on a much-anticipated trip to Latin America, seen as a homecoming for the Argentine pontiff and likely to draw attention to key challenges in the region.

Published in International
June 25, 2015

Ecuadoreans expect Pope will address care for creation during July visit

A woman works on a small statue of Pope Francis at the workshop of Ecuadorean sculptor Ramon Guato in Quito June 12. Guato, a sculptor of religious figures, has prepared about 2,000 figures to be sold at Catholic libraries ahead of the upcoming visit by Pope Francis to Ecuador in July.

LIMA, Peru - When Pope Francis lands in Ecuador July 5, he will be returning to a country where he has long-standing bonds of ministry and friendship.

Published in International
April 13, 2015

Latin American officials: Pope to visit three countries July 6-12

Pope Francis is expected to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay this year. In this photo, Domenico Giani, commander of the Vatican police force, keeps watch as Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass in Manila, Philippines Jan. 16, 2015.

MEXICO CITY - Pope Francis is expected to arrive July 6 in Ecuador, starting a three-country tour of his home continent, the Associated Press reported from Quito.

Published in International
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