Denver, Colo., Mar 17, 2013 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- March 22 is the liturgical memorial of Saint Lea of Rome, a fourth-century widow who left her wealth behind, entered consecrated life, and attained great holiness through asceticism and prayer. ... Read more
Rome, Italy, Mar 16, 2013 / 04:01 pm (CNA).- Catholic author and scholar George Weigel believes that Pope Francis embodies the type of Catholicism that is needed for the Church to thrive in the modern cultural context. “I think Pope Francis em... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 16, 2013 / 01:02 pm (CNA).- Leaked U.S. State Department cables published by Wikileaks show that the U.S. Vatican Embassy saw the future Pope Francis as a contender for the papacy in the 2005 conclave, reporting him to be a “wis... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 16, 2013 / 08:11 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told thousands of journalists today he loved them and thanked them for their recent work. “I love you so much and I thank you for all that you have done,” Pope Francis t... Read more
New York City, N.Y., Mar 16, 2013 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Patrick’s Day is a time to remember the saint's “tremendous love” for the Irish people, says the head of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, a U.S. fraternal organiza... Read more
Damascus, Syria, Mar 15, 2013 / 06:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- While the world marks the second anniversary of demonstrations that began what is now the Syrian civil war, the Sisters of Charity of Besançon continue to help the poor of the country... Read more
Washington D.C., Mar 15, 2013 / 05:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- International leaders greeted the election of Pope Francis with joy, noting his commitment to defending Catholic values and caring for the poor. “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to... Read more
Denver, Colo., Mar 15, 2013 / 05:03 pm (CNA).- A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give glory to God and His Church,” the website's founder has ... Read more
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar 15, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA).- In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff has no ties to the dictatorship that Argentina endured from 1976 - 1983.... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 15, 2013 / 12:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told the Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina to ask his countrymen not to travel to Italy for the ceremony that will begin his pontificate. “Tell the bishops and the faithful... Read more
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