Pope Francis expresses concern and dismay over alleged abuse by priests in Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia AP Pope Francis expressed concern – and dismay – over the allegations of sexual abuse committed by priests in Bolivia in a letter sent Friday to President Luis Arce, as a paedophilia scandal involving priests continues to rock the the Andean country. The pontiff pledged “the full cooperation of the Church to […]
Bolivia farm region blocks borders, grain transport as protests lead to clashes
Santa Cruz/La Paz, Bolivia Reuters Protesters in Bolivia’s farming region of Santa Cruz are blocking highways out of the province, threatening to snarl the domestic transport of grains and food, as anger simmers following the arrest of local Governor Luis Camacho. The region, a stronghold of the conservative opposition to socialist President Luis Arce, is […]