Pinksterkerk Colombia
© Arne Gillis

BOGOTA - Just as in the rest of Latin America, Pentecostal churches are on the rise in Colombia. They promote a personal relationship with God, place great emphasis on the emotional aspect, and promote prophecies and miracles. However, many of these churches also have clear political objectives.

Priests are actively seeking political office or seeking to influence policy in other ways, often with a conservative agenda. What impact is their rise having on Colombian society?

Supported
€1,570 allocated on 03/10/2026
ID:
FPD/2025/2383
Grant:
Pascal Decroos Fund

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  • Columbia

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