2013-09-23T19:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 23, 2013 at 7:03 pm   By

Cairo, Egypt, Sep 23, 2013 / 01:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has indicated respect “for Islam and Muslims” in a letter to the head of the main cultural institution of Sunni Islam, marking the end of Ramadan. Ahmed el-Tayeb, grand... Read more

2013-09-23T16:10:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 23, 2013 at 4:10 pm   By

Houma, Louis., Sep 23, 2013 / 10:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis appointed Bishop Shelton J. Fabre head of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux today, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Sam G. Jacobs, who had turned 75 in March. Bishop Fabre had ... Read more

2013-09-23T09:21:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 23, 2013 at 9:21 am   By

Rome, Italy, Sep 23, 2013 / 03:21 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable and urging peace efforts in the region. “Today, in Pak... Read more

2013-09-22T22:47:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 10:47 pm   By

Lander, Wyo., Sep 22, 2013 / 04:47 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As a new academic year begins, Wyoming Catholic College’s new president believes that his school offers students an education meant to integrate all aspects of the human person, allowing an ... Read more

2013-09-22T20:45:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 8:45 pm   By

Cagliari, Italy, Sep 22, 2013 / 02:45 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis spoke forcefully to the youth of Sardinia today, urging them to stay faithful to Christ and avoid the dangers of cynicism and hopelessness. “You young people cannot and you... Read more

2013-09-22T19:15:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 7:15 pm   By

Cagliari, Italy, Sep 22, 2013 / 01:15 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- During his Sunday homily in Sardinia, the Pope explained how we should seek Christ through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, whose life was an example of faithful prayer and trust in God.... Read more

2013-09-22T14:37:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 22, 2013 at 2:37 pm   By

Cagliari, Italy, Sep 22, 2013 / 08:37 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis spoke with a group of workers and the unemployed in his pastoral visit to the island of Sardinia today, encouraging them to remain hopeful in the face of a culture that values mone... Read more

2013-09-21T22:05:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 21, 2013 at 10:05 pm   By

New York City, N.Y., Sep 21, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A return to the “basics” of human rights would help achieve the U.N.'s Millennial Development Goals in a way that respects human life and the family, according to a seminar ... Read more

2013-09-21T19:00:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm   By

Vatican City, Sep 21, 2013 / 01:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading others to Christ through personal witness of the beauty of fait... Read more

2013-09-21T17:53:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 21, 2013 at 5:53 pm   By

Vatican City, Sep 21, 2013 / 11:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions in the Vatican. The series of announcements includes ... Read more

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