New leaders of Colombian Church arrive amid polarization and violence

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Colombia’s Bishops’ Conference has a number of challenges amid a growing social and political polarization in the country and with the continuing menace of violence caused by insurgent groups.

The South American country’s prelates, gathered this week for their 117th plenary assembly, named Archbishop Francisco Múnera Correa of Cartagena as their new president.

Archbishop Gabriel Villa Vahos of Tunja will be the next vice president and Bishop Germán...