By Rocío Ruíz, El Potosí: Figures of the Child Jesus in Potosí have been preserved for centuries by families. The figures are made of wood, plaster, or marble. Rocío Ruíz · El Potosí Over the centuries in Potosí, figures of the Child Jesus have been preserved, with different faces and expressions, and to this day they…
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Leo XIV visited Bolivia five times | León XIV visitó Bolivia en cinco ocasiones
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: New Papacy Leo XIV visited Bolivia five times when he was a bishop, and on one of those occasions he wore a chullo and a poncho During his travels, Prevost visited the departments of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, La Paz, Santa Cruz, and Potosí. His goal was to get to know and…
Urkupiña: Tradition and religious Faith | Tradición y Fé religiosa
Juan Clavijo, Los Tiempos: La imagen de Urkupiña. | Daniel James Urkupiña, the festival of national integration THE HISTORICAL The date of August 15 that has gained notoriety and great importance in several countries of the world. Festivity that coincides with the celebration of the foundation of COCHABAMBA, held on August 15, 1571 by Cap….
Why did Evo Morales find such favour at the Vatican?
Fr Raymond de Souza reports for the Catholic Herald: Evo Morales, who fled to Mexico after resigning as president, may not be missed in Bolivia but his absence will be felt at the Vatican. One of the most curious aspects of the first Latin American pontificate is that Morales enjoyed the status he did. He…
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 