Catholic Charities works to assess, relieve damage from Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012 By

Washington D.C., Oct 31, 2012 / 05:17 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Charities agencies along the East Coast are working to assess the damage left by Hurricane Sandy and respond to the needs of those left in its wake.

Kevin Hickey, executive director …

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Miracle could allow canonization of first Colombian-born saint

October 31, 2012 By

Medellin, Colombia, Oct 31, 2012 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A second miracle confirmed on June 14 by doctors appointed by the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints could advance the sainthood of Blessed Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui.

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Sistine Chapel reveals light of God, Pope says on 500th anniversary

October 31, 2012 By

Vatican City, Oct 31, 2012 / 01:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Sistine Chapel ceiling is celebrating its 500th anniversary today, and Pope Benedict XVI followed in the footsteps of his predecessor Pope Julius II, who unveiled the masterpiece by saying ves…

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