2013-07-02T16:20:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 at 4:20 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 2, 2013 / 10:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- During his homily at daily Mass in the Vatican's Saint Martha House, Pope Francis said Christians must have the courage to flee from the temptation to sin by turning to the Lord when they are w... Read more

2013-07-02T10:00:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 at 10:00 am   By

Bridgeport, Conn., Jul 2, 2013 / 04:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Courage apostolate's upcoming annual conference seeks to strengthen the faith, and the confidence in Christ of Catholics who have same-sex attraction, helping them to live their call t... Read more

2013-07-02T06:07:00+00:00

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Lincoln, Neb., Jul 2, 2013 / 12:07 am (CNA).- The recent threats against religious freedom are an opportunity for the faithful to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting and penance, said Bishop James C. Conley of Lincoln, Neb., in a recent column. ... Read more

2013-07-01T23:57:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 1, 2013 at 11:57 pm   By

Washington D.C., Jul 1, 2013 / 05:57 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A district court has ruled that the national craft chain Hobby Lobby may move forward with its lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate without being penalized for violating the regulat... Read more

2013-07-01T22:27:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 1, 2013 at 10:27 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 1, 2013 / 04:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Paolo Cipriani, director of the IOR, or “Vatican Bank,” resigned today, along with his deputy, Massimo Tulli, “in the best interest of the institute and the Holy See,” accor... Read more

2013-07-01T21:42:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 1, 2013 at 9:42 pm   By

Rome, Italy, Jul 1, 2013 / 03:42 pm (CNA).- After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, an Italian cardinal said that recognizing gay unions as “marriages” ignores nature and may yield effects that cannot b... Read more

2013-07-01T17:47:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Jul 1, 2013 / 11:47 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis will travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on July 8 to pray for immigrants who died trying to reach the destination. A statement released July 1 by the Holy See press o... Read more

2013-07-01T16:25:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 1, 2013 at 4:25 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 1, 2013 / 10:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At his homily for daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis called Abraham's bargaining with the Lord for the people of Sodom a model of prayer – a courageous negotiation with God. ... Read more

2013-07-01T16:04:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 1, 2013 at 4:04 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 1, 2013 / 10:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis’ first encyclical will be published on Friday, July 5, the Vatican has announced. The encyclical was begun by Benedict XVI and finished by Pope Francis in recent months. It is ... Read more

2013-06-30T22:22:00+00:00

Last updated on: June 30, 2013 at 10:22 pm   By

Denver, Colo., Jun 30, 2013 / 04:22 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in the joys and trials of motherhood. “Being a mom is definite... Read more

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