2013-12-19T22:45:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 10:45 pm   By

Washington D.C., Dec 19, 2013 / 03:45 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic University of America has defended a $1 million gift from the Koch brothers against “presumptuous” criticisms that accepting the grant would cause scandal and obscure Churc... Read more

2013-12-19T22:11:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 10:11 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 19, 2013 / 03:11 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican has hired two international consulting firms to modernize Holy See communications and to improve financial procedures throughout the Vatican's agencies. “An advisory role ... Read more

2013-12-19T20:18:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 8:18 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 19, 2013 / 01:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's newspaper, unveiled its revamped website Dec. 17, meant to broaden the reach of the paper and make it more friendly to social media. “More news... Read more

2013-12-19T14:09:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 2:09 pm   By

Pago Pago, American Samoa, Dec 19, 2013 / 07:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- According to a local priest, the Year of Faith was a significant kick start to the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago, which serves the 14,000 Catholics who live on the 76 square miles of isl... Read more

2013-12-19T12:20:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 12:20 pm   By

Vatican City, Dec 19, 2013 / 05:20 am (CNA).- Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order to be fruitful Christians. “Humility is necessary for faithfulness,” said the P... Read more

2013-12-19T11:37:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 11:37 am   By

Bangui, Central African Republic, Dec 19, 2013 / 04:37 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As severe violence continues to afflict the Central African Republic, Catholics are praying a novena for peace and encouraging forgiveness amid the “desolation.” ... Read more

2013-12-19T09:00:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 9:00 am   By

Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 19, 2013 / 02:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A priest from the Polynesian country of Tonga has translated two Vatican documents into his native tongue, so as to deepen the faith life of his compatriots. “It is important to ... Read more

2013-12-19T07:08:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 7:08 am   By

Washington D.C., Dec 19, 2013 / 12:08 am (CNA).- The confirmation of Cornelia “Nina” Pillard to the D.C. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted concerns from critics worried about her “radical” views on abortion and relig... Read more

2013-12-19T00:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 19, 2013 at 12:03 am   By

Washington D.C., Dec 18, 2013 / 05:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The New York Times was “inaccurate and irresponsible” to claim that Catholic hospitals' refusal to perform abortions threatens pregnant mothers in obstetric emergencies, the Cat... Read more

2013-12-18T23:17:00+00:00

Last updated on: December 18, 2013 at 11:17 pm   By

Mexico City, Mexico, Dec 18, 2013 / 04:17 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City will inaugurate a series of Masses on Dec.18 that will be celebrated during the Christmas season in various prisons in the Mexican capital. The Apos... Read more

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