Cardinal says selecting new Pope is ‘a great responsibility’

Rome, Italy, Mar 1, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan of Mexico, who participated in the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI, stressed the great responsibility undertaken by the cardinals who will choose the next Pop…

CNA launches blog in time for papal conclave

Denver, Colo., Mar 1, 2013 / 02:26 pm (CNA).- Catholic News Agency is announcing the launch of its new blog on March 1, in time to provide enhanced coverage of the papal conclave that will elect the new Pope, as well as future Church news.

The blog c…

Benedict XVI’s first night as Pope emeritus

Vatican City, Mar 1, 2013 / 11:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Benedict XVI ate dinner, watched the news with Archbishop Georg Gänswein and slept soundly during his first night as a retired pontiff.
 
“We spoke with Archbishop Georg Gäns…