Philadelphia, Pa., Jun 5, 2014 / 03:40 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In defense of the dignity of marriage, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced its participation in the second annual March for Marriage in Washington, D.C., later this month. “... Read more
Savannah, Ga., Jun 5, 2014 / 12:19 pm (CNA).- It's the first time the Savannah Sand Gnats have seen a standing ovation after the first pitch. That's probably because Gregory J. Hartmayer, Franciscan bishop of Savannah, threw it in front of m... Read more
Washington D.C., Jun 5, 2014 / 12:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new report on homelessness shows some improvements in the country's response to those who are without shelter, but also a need for continued work, said an advisor to the U.S. bishops. &... Read more
Vatican City, Jun 5, 2014 / 10:15 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has appointed a new board for the Authority for Financial Information, marking a new step in the path toward financial transparency, and strengthening the international profile of the ... Read more
Vatican City, Jun 5, 2014 / 07:49 am (CNA/EWTN News).- During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy, who passed away Monday, fellow cardinals gathered to commemorate his life of service, as well as his sense of peace in the midst of suffering.... Read more
Vatican City, Jun 5, 2014 / 05:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis focused his daily homily on Jesus’ prayer for the unity of his disciples, cautioning that there are many in the Church who call themselves Catholic, but are only half committed. ... Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico, Jun 5, 2014 / 04:07 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Juan Posadas Ocampo was gunned down May 24, 1993, in the parking lot of Guadalajara International Airport, along with six other persons. Twenty-one years after the cardinal&rsquo... Read more
Vatican City, Jun 5, 2014 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A pontifical council has organized a conference at the Vatican to address the pastoral care of Gypsies, and will focus primarily on new strategies of evangelization. Entitled “The Church a... Read more
Washington D.C., Jun 5, 2014 / 12:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Laws punishing acts of blasphemy or apostasy against certain religions are present in almost one-fourth of the world’s countries, said a U.S–based religious research group. ... Read more
Princeton, N.J., Jun 4, 2014 / 05:19 pm (CNA).- Marking the 25th anniversary of the massacre of protestors at Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the human rights advocate Chen Guangcheng is lamenting the lack of change in the People's Republic of Chin... Read more
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