Freeing of Colombian hostages hailed as a sign of hope

by | Jan 16, 2008

The recent freeing of Clara Rojas and Consuelo González in Colombia has been welcomed by a World Council of Churches’ spokesperson as a sign of hope that non-violence and justice is still possible in the troubled country. The release of the two guerilla...

Venezuelan Catholic bishops attack Chavez on constitution

by | Nov 3, 2007

Roman Catholic bishops have warned that attempts at constitutional reform in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez restrict the rights of citizens and grant too much power to the State with a “president who is re-elected indefinitely” – writes Manuel...