The liturgy raises hearts to God like no other prayer, Pope says

September 26, 2012 By

Vatican City, Sep 26, 2012 / 10:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict says that the public prayer of the Church, known as the liturgy, is a wonderful school of prayer which raises the human heart to God like no other form of worship. 

“It …

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Evangelization synod participants preview their roles

September 26, 2012 By

Denver, Colo., Sep 26, 2012 / 04:14 am (CNA).- U.S. appointees to the upcoming bishops’ synod on the New Evangelization say the event will help advance evangelization in the world despite contemporary challenges.

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los…

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Philadelphia parish closing because of low attendance, safety issues

September 26, 2012 By

Philadelphia, Pa., Sep 26, 2012 / 02:07 am (CNA).- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has approved the closure of a Philadelphia parish due to low Mass attendance and a church building whose physical condition creates “safety issues.”

The archb…

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