2012-12-08T13:06:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm   By

New York City, N.Y., Dec 8, 2012 / 06:06 am (CNA).- In a Dec. 6 article for the Wall Street Journal, Jesuit priest Father Mark Henninger recounted his time with famed director Alfred Hitchcock towards the end of his life. In 1980, Fr. Henninger was ... Read more

2012-12-08T00:27:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 8, 2012 at 12:27 am   By

Fort Wayne, Ind., Dec 7, 2012 / 05:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is optimistic about the newly-established GLBTQ student organization at the University of Notre Dame, but he is also underscoring the importance of it being faithful to ... Read more

2012-12-07T23:13:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 11:13 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 7, 2012 / 04:13 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Supporters of marriage and family welcomed the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will review both state and federal cases about the definition of marriage in the coming months.   ... Read more

2012-12-07T23:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm   By

Madrid, Spain, Dec 7, 2012 / 04:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The president of the People's Party in Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, called on Spaniards to commit to the democratization of Cuba and “take on” the dictatorship of the Castro brothers... Read more

2012-12-07T21:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 9:07 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 7, 2012 / 02:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a move that could have wide-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear two cases involving the redefinition of marriage next year. The court announced on Dec... Read more

2012-12-07T19:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 7:02 pm   By

Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec 7, 2012 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The two symbols of World Youth Day, the pilgrim cross and the icon of the Virgin Mary, will tour the country of Uruguay Dec. 8-13 as part of preparations for the event in Rio de Janeiro next... Read more

2012-12-07T16:23:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 4:23 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 7, 2012 / 09:23 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it carries the responsibility of coordinating the pontiff’s schedule and decidi... Read more

2012-12-07T11:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 11:08 am   By

Kansas City, Mo., Dec 7, 2012 / 04:08 am (CNA).- Calls for the resignation of Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph that have gained media attention are exaggerated and do not depict the real situation in the diocese, according to local Catho... Read more

2012-12-07T09:00:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 9:00 am   By

Manila, Philippines, Dec 7, 2012 / 02:00 am (CNA).- Catholic relief agencies are working to help the victims of Typhoon Bopha, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year. Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu said the Philippines bishops’ con... Read more

2012-12-07T07:21:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 7, 2012 at 7:21 am   By

Washington D.C., Dec 7, 2012 / 12:21 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and prayer for a renewed culture of life, marriage and religious freedom. ... Read more

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