Laura Paz reports for Pagina Siete: The Lord of the True Cross, the image appeared in 1550. Photos Laura Paz Leaño España The image is cataloged as the oldest of the Catholic Church in Bolivia and the second in Latin America. Appeared in 1550, in the convent of San Francisco de Asís. The testimonies of…
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Old missionary manuscript in Bolivia was immortalized
EFE reports via Pagina Siete: The score of an old missionary mass in the country was written between 1730 and 1740. The musical score of an old missionary mass written between 1730 and 1740 and sheltered for more than three centuries by the inhabitants of the Chiquitania, in the east of the country, has been…
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…
Catholic tradition in Santa Cruz: from Palm Sunday to Easter
Igor Ruiz reports for El Deber: SANTA CRUZ The artisans rush the fabric of palms for Palm Sunday Mrs. Alicia Medina, with her 80 years old, is still creating, together with her daughter María Josefa; must make 500 bouquets. The operations are increased to control the sale of fish in good condition and so that…
The curious customs of Copacabana, the original one!
Jenny Adams for the BBC: The curious customs of Copacabana On Lake Titicaca’s southern edge, Copacabana, Bolivia, is famed for an ancient relic, miracles and a religious rite that includes showering new cars in cold beer. My first thoughts were that Copacabana, Bolivia, looks a lot like Italy’s Amalfi Coast. From a distance, across the…
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