Archive for March 31, 2017

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This Mexican bishop met with gang leaders to protect threatened priests

A bishop in Mexico's Guerrero state, which suffers the most from drug- and gang-related violence, recently met with gang leaders... Read more

Christ's tomb within The Edicule (shrine) inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel. ?w=200&h=150

Scientists: Jesus' tomb faces major risk of collapse

Having just undergone an extensive restoration, the site of Jesus' tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is at... Read more

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In North Carolina, more changes for disputed bathroom law

North Carolina has modified its law on gender identity and the use of bathrooms and locker rooms, after facing pressure... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

'Be the soul' of the US, Pope's representative tells Catholics

Pope Francis’ representative to the U.S. said that Catholics must be “be the soul of this country” in a panel... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, March 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit

Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a... Read more

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New book collects Mother Angelica's reflections on suffering

A new book released by EWTN Publishing offers spiritual advice and insight on suffering and spiritual burnout from the late... Read more

Cardinal Peter Turkson in the United Kingdom on Sept. 10, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican official hopes Trump will 'rethink' some decisions

Thursday Vatican official Cardinal Peter Turkson said he hopes President Trump will reconsider some of the decisions he is making... Read more

Benedict XVI holds his final general audience, Feb. 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Benedict XVI tells EWTN: 'Thank you for your work'

Members of EWTN’s Rome Bureau on Friday met Benedict XVI in the Vatican Gardens to explain their work and thank... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, speaks at the Vatican Feb. 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

True liturgy is a reflection of heaven, Cardinal Sarah says

Despite the controversies and abuses following the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic liturgy is ultimately a source of unity that... Read more