2013-03-12T11:45:00+00:00

Last updated on: March 12, 2013 at 11:45 am   By

Vatican City, Mar 12, 2013 / 05:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The dean of the College of Cardinals celebrated Mass this morning and prayed for a new Pope that will embrace the mission of charity with a generous heart. “My brothers, let us pray that t... Read more

2013-03-12T10:02:00+00:00

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Fresno, Calif., Mar 12, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A California-native is running 26.2 miles to support her vocation as a cloistered nun. But before Jenn Garza can join the contemplative Norbertine sisters, she must pay off nearly $53,000 in stu... Read more

2013-03-12T08:04:00+00:00

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Washington D.C., Mar 12, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Amid continued debate over the use of drone strikes, Catholic thinkers warned that the U.S. drone program – particularly when used in civilian areas – raises a host of complex moral... Read more

2013-03-12T06:02:00+00:00

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Denver, Colo., Mar 12, 2013 / 12:02 am (CNA).- Over 35,000 people have signed up for PopeAlarm.com, a service of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students that sends out a free text and e-mail alert when the next Pope is elected. “The rea... Read more

2013-03-11T23:11:00+00:00

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Rome, Italy, Mar 11, 2013 / 05:11 pm (CNA).- Writing from Rome just a few days before the Papal conclave, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston called on members of Congress to support stronger religious freedom protections in health care. “In... Read more

2013-03-11T22:29:00+00:00

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Rome, Italy, Mar 11, 2013 / 04:29 pm (CNA).- In a March 10 homily in Rome, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. emphasized the importance of the sacrament of confession in liberating the faithful and leading them back to God. “It remain... Read more

2013-03-11T20:02:00+00:00

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Rome, Italy, Mar 11, 2013 / 02:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a homily at his Roman parish on Sunday, Cardinal Marc Ouellet encouraged forgiveness and reconciliation, especially through the sacrament of confession. “The cardinals that will now par... Read more

2013-03-11T19:25:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 11, 2013 / 01:25 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- This evening 90 people who will assist the Conclave in various capacities took an oath of secrecy not to divulge anything about it or the events surrounding it. Among the people participating a... Read more

2013-03-11T18:08:00+00:00

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Madrid, Spain, Mar 11, 2013 / 12:08 pm (CNA).- A book containing more than 50,000 messages of gratitude to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has been delivered to the Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, who is expected to send it to the retired Pontiff. The book was... Read more

2013-03-11T16:04:00+00:00

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Vatican City, Mar 11, 2013 / 10:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In a change to past papal elections, the new Pope will have the chance to adore Jesus in the Eucharist before he makes his appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Vatic... Read more

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