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Francis in Latin America

Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with priests, religious men and women, and seminarians in the Don Bosco school in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 9, 2015. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis' July 5-12, 2015, visit to Latin America took him to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.

Pope says he'll read critiques of his economic thought before U.S. trip

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jul 13, 2015

Francis also said he had not tried coca leaves to deal with the high altitude in Bolivia and admitted that being asked to pose for selfies makes him feel "like a great-grandfather."

Church is called to persevere in mission of welcoming all, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jul 13, 2015

Francis Chronicles: "We cannot force anyone to receive us, to welcome us; this is itself part of our poverty and freedom."

Pope says Paraguayans in poor barrio remind him of Holy Family

by Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service

Jul 13, 2015

Bishops in Paraguay had wanted the pope to meet with small farmers and indigenous people who have been forced off their land.

Close to home, pope highlights need for cooperation for common good

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jul 13, 2015

In Paraguay, Francis told invited dignitaries at a concert that trading votes for favors is "something that happens in every country" and is a form of corruption.

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Francis in Latin America

Pope says he'll read critiques of his economic thought before U.S. trip

Church is called to persevere in mission of welcoming all, pope says

Pope says Paraguayans in poor barrio remind him of Holy Family

Close to home, pope highlights need for cooperation for common good

At Bolivian prison, pope calls himself man 'saved from his many sins'

In Bolivia, Francis demands reform of 'intolerable' global economic system

Hammer-sickle crucifix raises eyebrows during Pope Francis' visit to Bolivia

Pope Francis' carbon footprint: Does he practice what he preaches?

Eucharistic sharing is call to mission, to feeding the poor, pope says

Arriving in Bolivia, Pope Francis insists on church's role in public life

German priest sees churches as central to communities in Bolivian city

Francis: Bishops should always be at service - not a moment's rest

Francis: Environmental destruction makes us like Cain, killing our brother

In Ecuador, Francis cries out for Latin American freedom, unity

From Argentina, an exodus to see Pope Francis in Paraguay, Bolivia

In Ecuador, Francis calls for intense prayer for 'miracle' at synod

Francis offers embrace to all upon landing in Ecuador

Ecuadorians hope pope gives tough talk, encourages church 'shake-up'

Pope Francis to head to Latin America for 'homecoming' trip

Vatican releases details of pope's July 5-12 visit to South America