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Primate of Colombia: Before rebuilding Churches, we must rebuild the people

September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Following the earthquake that affected numerous communities in western Colombia, Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio, the Primate of the country, tells Vatican News about the "Spiritual First Aid" - a support mission of 4 bishops and 80 priests who set out to accompany the suffering in the impacted areas.

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Виктор Кузнецов

Thank you for writing. It’s good that people are supportive at first, and don’t immediately grab the bricks. After the earthquake in Armenia, too, first volunteers went with food and warm clothes, and then went to churches. I wonder what exactly this “spiritual first aid” looks like in place - just conversations or something else?

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