2013-09-20T06:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 20, 2013 at 6:03 am   By

Washington D.C., Sep 20, 2013 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his first six months as Roman Pontiff, Pope Francis has shown his distinct style through a “prophetic” concern for the poor and a continuing outreach to those on the margins of s... Read more

2013-09-19T23:34:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 11:34 pm   By

Vatican City, Sep 19, 2013 / 05:34 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of the Church’s message, offering the proper context for i... Read more

2013-09-19T23:24:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 11:24 pm   By

Brussels, Belgium, Sep 19, 2013 / 05:24 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An initiative to propose to the European Parliament a ban on the funding of embryo-destructive policies has gained one million signatures, ensuring the proposal will be received at the legisl... Read more

2013-09-19T21:20:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 9:20 pm   By

Washington D.C., Sep 19, 2013 / 03:20 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As scores of lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate continue to move through the courts, the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference has voiced renewed commitment to defending re... Read more

2013-09-19T20:21:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 8:21 pm   By

Madrid, Spain, Sep 19, 2013 / 02:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The shrine of Our Lady of Fuencisla, patroness of the Spanish city of Segovia, will mark its 400th anniversary on Sept. 23 with a traditional novena led by the city's bishop, Ángel Rub... Read more

2013-09-19T13:32:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 1:32 pm   By

Vatican City, Sep 19, 2013 / 07:32 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and to welcome, journey and remain with the members of their dioceses. &ldq... Read more

2013-09-19T09:48:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 9:48 am   By

Orange, Calif., Sep 19, 2013 / 03:48 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange, Calif., announced the selection of two firms to collaborate in renovating the “Crystal Cathedral” into a Catholic cathedral at the diocese's annua... Read more

2013-09-19T07:22:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 19, 2013 at 7:22 am   By

Washington D.C., Sep 19, 2013 / 01:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The persecution of religious minorities in both Indonesia and Burma pose dangers not only to the two countries, but to the region and the world, says a human rights advocate who specializes in ... Read more

2013-09-18T23:30:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 18, 2013 at 11:30 pm   By

Washington D.C., Sep 18, 2013 / 05:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, prayed for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, saying victims and their families can find consolation and comfort in the hope g... Read more

2013-09-18T21:58:00+00:00

Last updated on: September 18, 2013 at 9:58 pm   By

New York City, N.Y., Sep 18, 2013 / 03:58 pm (CNA).- A U.S. religious liberty group and a Mexican development organization are holding a seminar at the United Nations to advocate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in a way that respect... Read more

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