2013-07-08T17:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 8, 2013 at 5:03 pm   By

Concepcion, Chile, Jul 8, 2013 / 11:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The archbishop of Concepcion, Chile, has donated a $50,000 inheritance to a Catholic university in the city to establish a food scholarship in memory of his late aunt. “I believe that ... Read more

2013-07-08T16:00:00+00:00

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Rome, Italy, Jul 8, 2013 / 10:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Franciscan Friar Ibrahim Alsabagh says that remembering the June 23 killing of his friend, a Syrian priest, at a Mass in Rome made him feel “bitter, happy, and a little bit of envy," as w... Read more

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

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Los Angeles, Calif., Jul 7, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA).- Father Greg Boyle, the founder of a program that helps former gang members in Los Angeles, said his mission is a way of living the Christian message, having solidarity with those on the margins of soc... Read more

2013-07-07T18:48:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 7, 2013 / 12:48 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In order to do the Lord’s work, Pope Francis said, we should remember our first encounter with Jesus, in which we were invited to recognize our own sinfulness and experience his loving gaze. ... Read more

2013-07-07T15:12:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 7, 2013 / 09:12 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his July 7 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis reminded those gathered in St. Peter’s Square that all of the faithful are called to be missionaries, spreading the Gospel message. Reflecting... Read more

2013-07-06T23:19:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 6, 2013 / 05:19 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In his July 6 homily, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be open to the renewal of the Holy Spirit, both in their own lives and in the “structures” of Church life. “Christi... Read more

2013-07-06T19:08:00+00:00

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Detroit, Mich., Jul 6, 2013 / 01:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A federal judge has blocked a Michigan law barring domestic partner benefits for public school and local government employees, citing the Supreme Court ruling that struck down portions of the Def... Read more

2013-07-06T14:28:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 6, 2013 / 08:28 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The theme of light is pivotal in the first Church encyclical written by “four hands.” “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” is the first encyclical issued by... Read more

2013-07-05T23:04:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 5, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis highlighted the need to let Christ’s love transform and renew our lives, so that we may t... Read more

2013-07-05T19:28:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 5, 2013 / 01:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Vatican archbishop believes that the first encyclical issued by Pope Francis provides an “introduction” to the Pontiff’s teaching and pastoral style. Archbishop Rino Fisichell... Read more

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