2013-12-27T16:19:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 27, 2013 at 4:19 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 27, 2013 / 09:19 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release and warnings that his situation reflects Iran’s continued... Read more

2013-12-26T15:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 26, 2013 at 3:02 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 26, 2013 / 08:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A recently released Vatican document is calling for a fresh commitment to Catholic identity within what it calls an increasingly secularized educational system. At a press conference held Dec. ... Read more

2013-12-25T12:34:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 25, 2013 at 12:34 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2013 / 05:34 am (CNA).- In his Christmas message, Pope Francis prayed for peace throughout the world as a fruit of God`s grace, to be shared by every human person. "True peace is not a balance of opposing forces. It is not... Read more

2013-12-24T23:07:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 24, 2013 at 11:07 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 24, 2013 / 04:07 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and meaningful event. “The grace which was revealed in our world is Jesus,... Read more

2013-12-24T16:54:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 24, 2013 at 4:54 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 24, 2013 / 09:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Passers-by stopped for a moment to pause and listen in the busy streets of Washington, D.C., as Dominican brothers, sisters and friars gathered in joyful song to wish people a Merry Christmas. ... Read more

2013-12-23T15:24:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 23, 2013 at 3:24 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 23, 2013 / 08:24 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A federal budget framework resulting from dialogue and compromise in Washington, D.C., drew both praise and caution from the head of the U.S. bishops’ committee on domestic justice and hu... Read more

2013-12-22T22:48:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 22, 2013 at 10:48 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2013 / 03:48 pm (CNA).- In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call despite impossible circumstances. St. Joseph “was not stubborn in followin... Read more

2013-12-22T15:10:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 22, 2013 at 3:10 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 22, 2013 / 08:10 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Poor Clares of Allariz, in western Spain, have given Pope Francis the finest hen from their farm, to be served as the main dish for his Christmas dinner.  “This is not just anoth... Read more

2013-12-21T15:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 21, 2013 at 3:03 pm   By

Denver, Colo., Dec 21, 2013 / 08:03 am (CNA).- As Christmas approaches, Catholic News Agency would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our readers and to announce that we will have light coverage during our office closure from Dec. 21 – Jan. 1. ... Read more

2013-12-21T00:04:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 21, 2013 at 12:04 am   By

Rome, Italy, Dec 20, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A researcher at Washington D.C.'s Georgetown University has found that impoverished women in India are more likely to improve their economic circumstances after converting to Christianity. &... Read more

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