2014-05-16T19:28:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 7:28 pm   By

Caracas, Venezuela, May 16, 2014 / 01:28 pm (CNA).- A 22-year-old Venezuelan man has won a contest held by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism to travel to the Holy Land for Pope Francis’ historic visit May 24-26. Gustavo Adolfo Franco Picaza o... Read more

2014-05-16T17:53:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 5:53 pm   By

Vatican City, May 16, 2014 / 11:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his daily homily Pope Francis explained that it takes more than intellectual assent to truly get to know Jesus – we must also develop a personal relationship of joy through prayer and wor... Read more

2014-05-16T14:13:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 2:13 pm   By

Vatican City, May 16, 2014 / 08:13 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See announced that Pope Francis’ activities today have been canceled due to a minor cold, and that his weekend visit to a Roman shrine is also postponed so he can rest before going ... Read more

2014-05-16T11:42:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 11:42 am   By

Vatican City, May 16, 2014 / 05:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In an unprecedented session held earlier this week, members of the Israeli parliament praised St John XXIII for his efforts in improving Jewish-Christian relations, both before and during his pont... Read more

2014-05-16T10:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 10:02 am   By

Washington D.C., May 16, 2014 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Using non-religious arguments, a new book says that “gay marriage” is just the latest in a cultural trend of rationalized sexual misbehavior that is undermining society and suppress... Read more

2014-05-16T08:04:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 8:04 am   By

Florence, Italy, May 16, 2014 / 02:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- An Italian bishop's comment that appeared to denigrate pro-life advocates who pray at abortion clinics drew criticism from a pro-life leader in the U.K., who said their witness helps save l... Read more

2014-05-16T06:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 16, 2014 at 6:08 am   By

Rome, Italy, May 16, 2014 / 12:08 am (CNA).- Ecclesial movements’ work to promote peace should be “an effort to witness” that it is possible, according to Maria Voce, president of the Focolare movement. Voce spoke with CNA May 14, ... Read more

2014-05-15T23:45:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 11:45 pm   By

Washington D.C., May 15, 2014 / 05:45 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An expert in combating human trafficking urged congressmen last week to focus their efforts against the scourge on reducing the demand for commercialized sex, including pornography. Laila Mi... Read more

2014-05-15T16:04:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 4:04 pm   By

Vatican City, May 15, 2014 / 10:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Upon receiving the credentials of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis urged the diplomats to work for peace, particularly by the eradication of the arms trade and forced migration ... Read more

2014-05-15T13:43:00+00:00

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 1:43 pm   By

Vatican City, May 15, 2014 / 07:43 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis reflected in his daily Mass on how the apostles evangelized by first telling the history of God’s people, explaining that it’s impossible to understand a Christian without... Read more

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