2013-10-08T16:55:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 4:55 pm   By

Vatican City, Oct 8, 2013 / 10:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy See press office has announced the date and theme of the upcoming Synod of Bishops, which is slated to occur next fall and will address the pastoral approach to family issues. Vatican s... Read more

2013-10-08T15:34:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 3:34 pm   By

Vatican City, Oct 8, 2013 / 09:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his daily Mass, Pope Francis touched on the importance of prayer and forgiveness in the life of a Christian, warning against common attitudes which “close the door” to God. &ldquo... Read more

2013-10-08T10:39:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 10:39 am   By

Vatican City, Oct 8, 2013 / 04:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishop Athanasius Schneider has recently published his second book on Eucharistic devotion in the hopes that it will foster greater reverence for the sacrament amongst the faithful of his diocese. ... Read more

2013-10-08T10:02:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 10:02 am   By

Washington D.C., Oct 8, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As the U.S. government shutdown continues, lawmakers are being urged to authorize the celebration of Mass by contract priests, who could otherwise face arrest for their routine ministry on milit... Read more

2013-10-08T08:39:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 8:39 am   By

Hiroshima, Japan, Oct 8, 2013 / 02:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Diocese of Hiroshima is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with programs for spiritual renewal, a focus on priestly vocations, and an effort to draw attention to local martyrs. &l... Read more

2013-10-08T06:55:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 8, 2013 at 6:55 am   By

Damascus, Syria, Oct 8, 2013 / 12:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Only peace can end the suffering of Syria’s Christian refugees, say local Christian leaders who emphasize the need to give refugees hope alongside material support. “It is chaos, i... Read more

2013-10-07T22:52:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 10:52 pm   By

Vatican City, Oct 7, 2013 / 04:52 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Following skepticism of the accuracy of a recent interview with Pope Francis, several sources have suggested that the printed text, while overall faithful to the Pope's thought, may not have ca... Read more

2013-10-07T22:44:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 10:44 pm   By

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct 7, 2013 / 04:44 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded a new California law that will allow undocumented migrants to receive state driver’s licenses, while calling for greater federa... Read more

2013-10-07T19:34:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 7:34 pm   By

Vatican City, Oct 7, 2013 / 01:34 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan, Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass today that we must be open to allowing God to intervene in our lives, leading us to deviate from our own arran... Read more

2013-10-07T14:03:00+00:00

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 2:03 pm   By

Vatican City, Oct 7, 2013 / 08:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican has announced that an official, commemorative coin marking the first year of Pope Francis' pontificate will be released on Oct. 8. Collectors will be able to purchase the coin wh... Read more

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