Relic of Blessed John Paul II reaches Bogotà

(January 21.2012) A drop of blood of Blessed John Paul II contained in a glass phial reached Bogotà, Colombia Thursday, bringing a message of comfort and strength to thousands of faithful and victims of the conflicts in the country and to the parents of many young people who have disappeared. Polish Bishop Slawomir Oder cited as an eloquent sign of healing wrought by the beatified Pope, the meeting with Mehmet Alí Agca, who shot at him. And he can put an end to violence in Colombia, bringing peace. The relic will continue its tour, Saturday, in the church of Mary Queen, in the Santa Fe quarter of Bogotà and on Sunday in Carthage.