2013-03-29T06:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: March 29, 2013 at 6:02 am   By

Washington D.C., Mar 29, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- For-profit businesses should be exempt from contraception mandate requirements that they provide abortifacient drugs, Democrats for Life of America argued in briefs recently filed in federal co... Read more

2013-03-28T18:20:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 28, 2013 / 12:20 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis recalled for around 40 young detainees how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet and said that he would willingly do the same for them because he is called to serve. “It is ... Read more

2013-03-28T15:43:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 28, 2013 / 09:43 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has approved moving ahead with 16 causes for sainthood, which include multiple 20th-century martyrs, the foundress of a religious order with U.S. ties and a lay Portuguese woman. C... Read more

2013-03-28T14:30:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 28, 2013 / 08:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Vatican officials thought Pope Francis would only celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, but an invitation from a government minister changed their plans.   The Italian... Read more

2013-03-28T11:44:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 28, 2013 / 05:44 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Pope told priests that if they “anoint” others by bringing the grace of God to their everyday realities, they will be strengthened in their priesthood. “A good priest can ... Read more

2013-03-28T10:12:00+00:00

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Washington D.C., Mar 28, 2013 / 04:12 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa dancing that benefited Catholic outreach to low-income immigrants. “We... Read more

2013-03-28T08:02:00+00:00

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Bismarck, N.D., Mar 28, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck, N.D. praised the North Dakota legislature and governor for passing into law three pro-life bills that place stronger restrictions on abortion. “The prote... Read more

2013-03-28T06:02:00+00:00

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New Haven, Conn., Mar 28, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- About 60 percent of Americans say they intend to go to church for Easter Sunday, with 70 percent of Catholic Americans and 92 percent of practicing Catholics saying they will attend services. ... Read more

2013-03-28T00:04:00+00:00

Last updated on: March 28, 2013 at 12:04 am   By

Washington D.C., Mar 27, 2013 / 06:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Citing concerns for the well-being of children and respect for the democratic process, participants in the national March for Marriage in Washington, D.C., stressed the importance of marriage f... Read more

2013-03-27T22:59:00+00:00

Last updated on: March 27, 2013 at 10:59 pm   By

Rome, Italy, Mar 27, 2013 / 04:59 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis’ decision to wash the feet of 12 young people at a juvenile detention center on Holy Thursday is being described as a display of love for the young people and invitation to renew... Read more

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