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Pope prays Colombia war victims

Pope Francis presided over a tearful act of reconciliation Friday between ex-fighters and victims of Colombia's civil war, urging "truth" and "justice" for victims of the half-century conflict.

Pope Francis visits Colombia over peace process

Pope Francis launches an emotionally charged visit next week to Colombia, to call for reconciliation as the country emerges from Latin America's longest civil war in a contested peace process.

First Mocoa landslide victims buried, Colombia declares emergency

Colombia's president has declared an "economic, social and ecological emergency" as the first victims of the Mocoa landslide were laid to rest.

[Update] 76 dead in Colombia plane crash

The plane crashed in a mountainous area on its way to Medellin. Photo Credit: TELEANTIOQUIA VIA TWITTER 76 people have now been confirmed by police to...

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