Colombia asks Pope to bless peace talks with rebel group

November 6, 2012 By

Vatican City, Nov 6, 2012 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Colombia's new ambassador to the Holy See has asked Pope Benedict to give his blessing to the peace talks begun in October between the Colombian government and the Marxist rebel group FARC.

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Adoration begins in Eternal City for US elections

November 6, 2012 By

Rome, Italy, Nov 6, 2012 / 02:20 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in the Eternal City are holding an all-night Eucharistic vigil, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., praying that U.S. voters help their country by electing politicians who will support Christ…

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Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events

November 6, 2012 By

Washington D.C., Nov 6, 2012 / 01:26 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Throughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country and its citizens as they cast their ballots.

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