Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar 14, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from his home country sent their prayers and warm wishes to... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 14, 2013 / 11:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At the first press briefing of Pope Francis' pontificate, a more detailed picture of the new Church’s leader and some things he will do differently began to emerge. “The spontan... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 14, 2013 / 07:23 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The newly elected Pope Francis joked with cardinals over dinner telling them he hopes God forgives them for having chosen him. “When the Secretary of State toasted to him, he toasted back... Read more
Rome, Italy, Mar 14, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at the Altar of the Virgin Mary. In keeping with his humble demeanor, Pope Francis entered ... Read more
Denver, Colo., Mar 14, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A Jesuit priest expressed delight at the election of Pope Francis, who is a member of the Society of Jesus, highlighting that the group was founded to serve Christ's Church. “The who... Read more
Washington D.C., Mar 14, 2013 / 02:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the federal contraception mandate. The Thomas More Law... Read more
New Haven, Conn., Mar 14, 2013 / 12:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Prayers and best wishes are being sent from the Knights of Columbus to Pope Francis upon his election today, March 13. “The election of Pope Francis – the first pope from the Am... Read more
Los Angeles, Calif., Mar 13, 2013 / 06:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishops across America voiced joy and gratitude over Pope Francis accepting his election as Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Christ on March 13. “I am very happy with the election of Po... Read more
Washington D.C., Mar 13, 2013 / 05:47 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- American politicians offered prayers and congratulations upon hearing the news that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, SJ, had been elected as the Successor to St. Peter, taking the name Pope Francis. ... Read more
Vatican City, Mar 13, 2013 / 03:46 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to the Vatican’s press office director. Father Thomas Rosica, the English-lan... Read more
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