2012-07-23T22:50:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 10:50 pm   By

Damascus, Syria, Jul 23, 2012 / 04:50 pm (CNA).- The Syrian rebels’ attack on Damascus has allowed radical Islamist groups to attack Iraqi refugees, Christians allegedly loyal to the Syrian government and other civilians. Local Christians have ... Read more

2012-07-23T22:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 10:07 pm   By

Santiago, Chile, Jul 23, 2012 / 04:07 pm (CNA).- Bishop Jose Luis Azuaje of El Vigia-San Carlos in Venezuela has been elected the new president of Caritas Latin America and the Caribbean, in place of Bishop Fernando Bargallo. Bishop Azuaje’s t... Read more

2012-07-23T19:42:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 7:42 pm   By

Vatican City, Jul 23, 2012 / 01:42 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican is denying newspaper claims that three officials close to Pope Benedict XVI were found complicit in the recent leaking of sensitive papal information to the media. “The Secreta... Read more

2012-07-23T18:11:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 6:11 pm   By

Aurora, Colo., Jul 23, 2012 / 12:11 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop James D. Conley of Denver delivered the invocation at a non-denominational Sunday evening vigil for the victims of the Aurora theater shooting, telling attendees to ask God for hope amid t... Read more

2012-07-23T18:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 6:07 pm   By

Havana, Cuba, Jul 23, 2012 / 12:07 pm (CNA/Europa Press).- Cuban dissident leader Oswaldo Paya, died on July 22 in an apparent traffic accident in the southeastern province of Granma. The accident occurred at around 2 p.m. local time when the 60-yea... Read more

2012-07-23T14:28:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm   By

Aurora, Colo., Jul 23, 2012 / 08:28 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The pastor of an Aurora parish mourning the death of one of their own in a July 20 mass shooting, reassured parishioners of the hope they can find in Christ – even in the darkest times. ... Read more

2012-07-22T23:06:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 22, 2012 at 11:06 pm   By

London, England, Jul 22, 2012 / 05:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Catholic Church in England and Wales will celebrate special Masses to open the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, which begin on July 27. James Parker, Catholic Executive Coordinato... Read more

2012-07-22T19:00:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm   By

Omaha, Neb., Jul 22, 2012 / 01:00 pm (CNA).-   Any guest in Josephine Valasek's midtown apartment quickly discovers what's important to the 89-year-old member of St. Cecilia Parish in Omaha: faith and family. A crucifix and a picture o... Read more

2012-07-22T17:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 22, 2012 at 5:07 pm   By

Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Jul 22, 2012 / 11:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Benedict XVI is “deeply shocked by the senseless violence” carried out by a lone gunman who injured 58 people and claimed the lives of 12 more when he att... Read more

2012-07-22T12:52:00+00:00

Last updated on: July 22, 2012 at 12:52 pm   By

Denver, Colo., Jul 22, 2012 / 06:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit who is known for working miracles both during his life and after his deat... Read more

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