Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Cardinal Ticona’s first public statement was against evo … after he received approval by Bolivians, he changed his talk and is openly an advocate of evo … of course he lost credibility and respect from most of Bolivian population. He also had accusations that he had a “wife” with whom there was…
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To-be-appointed Cardinal Toribio, may be friend of evo but he is NOT the official voice of the Catholic Church in Bolivia
Undeniably, Cardinal Toribio was welcomed openly and with joy, when Pope Francis determined his appointment. However, that acceptance fall short, as Father Toribio did confusing declarations regarding his opinion about evo, whom he says is his friend. Initially and rightfully so, he questioned the high cost of evo’s luxury “palace” as Bolivia is a poor…
Bolivian Priest Toribio Ticona appointed as Cardinal!
AgenSIR reports: New cardinals: mgr. Ticona (Bolivia), “I can’t believe it yet, I am the son of a miner and a campesino, but above all I’m an humble person” “Unbelievable news. I can’t believe it yet”. These are the first few words spoken by the new Bolivian cardinal Toribio Ticona Porco, emeritus prelate of Coro…
Pope Francis meets with President of Bolivia
The Vatican Radio reports: (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday received the President of Bolivia, Juan Evo Morales Ayma, who subsequently met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States. A statement from the Holy See Press Office said: “During the discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, various themes were…
Bolivia: Feminism v faith
From The Economist: Bolivian women Feminism v faith María Galindo, a fiery feminist, takes on Christianity SUMMONED to the prosecutor’s office on December 17th for questioning in an investigation of “damaging public property”, María Galindo was unapologetic. She turned up wearing headgear that mashed up Lady Liberty’s crown with traditional indigenous dress that was itself…
Bolivia gov needs to prioritize and allocate realistic budget to HEALTH
Pagina Siete reports: For the government to allocate 10% to health Father Mateo managed 300,000 signatures of support Father Mateo managed to collect about 300,000 signatures of support for the government to raise the health budget to 10%. This Monday, he will make a new march on plaza 24 de Septiembre in Santa Cruz. “We…
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