2014-01-13T16:15:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 13, 2014 at 4:15 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 13, 2014 / 09:15 am (CNA).- Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily centered on the theme of God’s profound and unique love for each person. “I like to think that the Lord might have the feelings of a couple who is ex... Read more

2014-01-12T19:28:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 12, 2014 at 7:28 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 12, 2014 / 12:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis emphasized the need for Christians to allow God to work powerfully in their lives. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens were opened, but this “is a... Read more

2014-01-12T18:29:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 12, 2014 at 6:29 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 12, 2014 / 11:29 am (CNA/EWTN News).- During his homily at Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reminded parents who had brought their infants to be baptized of their duty to pass on the faith to their children. “Today, carry this thoug... Read more

2014-01-12T13:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 12, 2014 at 1:08 pm   By

Sacramento, Calif., Jan 12, 2014 / 06:08 am (CNA).- The Catholic bishops of California have called for prayers for rain to bring relief to the drought in the state, as well as for those threatened by the lack of water. “May God open the heaven... Read more

2014-01-12T12:57:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 12, 2014 at 12:57 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 12, 2014 / 05:57 am (CNA).- Today Pope Francis announced the names of the 19 men from various parts of the globe who will be appointed cardinals in February. In the surprise announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus, Pope Franc... Read more

2014-01-12T00:32:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 12, 2014 at 12:32 am   By

Vatican City, Jan 11, 2014 / 05:32 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met with an ecumenical scholarship organization on the morning of Jan. 11, thanking them for their dedication to the work of Christian unity. “I express my deep gratitude to ... Read more

2014-01-11T23:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 11, 2014 at 11:08 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 11, 2014 / 04:08 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis’ choices for cardinals are likely to fall in line with his pastoral emphasis and his desire that the Church go to the peripheries. In the coming days, Pope Francis will be announcing t... Read more

2014-01-11T17:44:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 11, 2014 at 5:44 pm   By

Vatican City, Jan 11, 2014 / 10:44 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis' homily on Saturday morning offered a strong exhortation to priests to remain faithful to their relationship with Jesus Christ. Priests must ask themselves, “what is the ... Read more

2014-01-11T15:09:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 11, 2014 at 3:09 pm   By

Washington D.C., Jan 11, 2014 / 08:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the U.S. bishops lamented federal agencies’ decisions to ignore state marriage laws, Attorney General Eric Holder has said the federal government will recognize the “gay marriage... Read more

2014-01-11T00:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: January 11, 2014 at 12:07 am   By

Washington D.C., Jan 10, 2014 / 05:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The assistance given to all immigrants is a carrying out Catholic social teaching, promoting families, and building up a culture of life, Catholic groups around the country have said. "... Read more

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