2013-07-20T22:02:00+00:00

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Dallas, Texas, Jul 20, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA).- Major updates to a popular Catholic prayer application for smart phones have been completed just in time for World Youth Day, at the Vatican’s request.   “Basically, it’s a complet... Read more

2013-07-20T19:15:00+00:00

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Houston, Texas, Jul 20, 2013 / 01:15 pm (CNA).- Houston Astros first baseman Carlos Peña has a passion for the game of baseball. The Dominican American Major League Baseball star said the game was a big part of his life growing up. “When... Read more

2013-07-20T12:02:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 20, 2013 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A member of the Vatican department in charge of canonization says that John XXIII and John Paul II, both expected to be proclaimed saints later this year, were very similar in character and missio... Read more

2013-07-19T23:02:00+00:00

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Washington D.C., Jul 19, 2013 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The abortion clinic formerly managed by pro-life activist Abby Johnson will close as a result of more stringent health regulations on such facilities throughout the state of Texas. “Th... Read more

2013-07-19T20:08:00+00:00

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jul 19, 2013 / 02:08 pm (CNA).- Organizers of a massive flash mob in Brazil hope that some two million young people from around the world will dance for Pope Francis before the start of the closing Mass for World Youth Day 2013.... Read more

2013-07-19T20:02:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 19, 2013 / 02:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis echoed the words of World War II pontiff Pius XII in a message today marking 70 years since the Basilica of San Lorenzo bombing in Rome. “The memory of the bombing of that dr... Read more

2013-07-19T19:52:00+00:00

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jul 19, 2013 / 01:52 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The bishops' conference of Africa released a message of solidarity with the people of the Central African Republic, where a rebellion and coup have lately led to seri... Read more

2013-07-19T16:55:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 19, 2013 at 4:55 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 19, 2013 / 10:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met with former pontiff Benedict XVI today to pray for his trip to Brazil and for World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro next week. The Pope also brought Benedict XVI the itinerary of h... Read more

2013-07-19T10:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 19, 2013 at 10:03 am   By

Philadelphia, Pa., Jul 19, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA).- A Philadelphia treatment court has been praised for offering hope and healing to women seeking to change their lives after being repeatedly charged with prostitution offenses. “I think its a t... Read more

2013-07-19T08:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 19, 2013 at 8:02 am   By

Vatican City, Jul 19, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Pope Francis now counts on the discreet presence of his new, 49-year-old Argentinean secretary, Msgr. Fabiàn Pedacchio Leaniz. “I want to keep a low profile,” Pope Francis' second ... Read more

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