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…
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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…
Anchored: Three local 20-somethings begin their nonprofit in Bolivia
Hannah Jones reports for swnewsmedia.com: Anchored: Three local 20-somethings begin their nonprofit in Bolivia A lot of children want similar things when they’re 3 years old. Some want to be ballerinas, others want to be astronauts, or teachers. Lily Fluharty of Prior Lake wanted something a little different. “When I was 3, I wanted 100…
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