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Pastors must be spiritual fathers, priest says

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:00:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Jun 20, 2013 / 01:00 am (EWTN News).- During an address for the Year of Faith, Father Paul Scalia � the son of the U.S. Supreme Court justice � emphasized the centrality of holiness, celibacy and spiritual fatherhood in the life, ministry and identity of priests.

Activist's departure from NYU draws fear of Chinese pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:22:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Jun 19, 2013 / 06:22 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Amid reports that blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng is being asked to leave New York University, some human rights defenders are worried that the decision was influenced by the Chinese government.

Vatican theologians approve second miracle of John Paul II

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:19:00 -0500

Vatican City, Jun 19, 2013 / 01:19 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Theologians at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints have approved a second miracle granted through the intercession of Blessed John Paul II, moving him closer to being declared a saint.

'Hypocrisy in the Church makes all of us bad,' says Pope

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:20:00 -0500

Vatican City, Jun 19, 2013 / 10:20 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis warned two Vatican offices attending his morning Mass against being hypocrites, stating it makes everyone "bad."

Catholic Medical Association sees growth in troubled times

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Jun 19, 2013 / 05:00 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The Catholic Medical Association has seen "steady growth" in membership, providing fellowship for Catholic medical professionals as conscience rights and religious freedom are increasingly threatened.

Papal message reaffirms call to abolish death penalty

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:13:00 -0500

Madrid, Spain, Jun 19, 2013 / 01:13 am (EWTN News).- In a message to participants of the 5th World Congress Against the Death Penalty held in Madrid, Pope Francis reiterated the Holy See's support for "the abolition of the death penalty."

Obama threatens veto as fetal pain bill passes House

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:22:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Jun 18, 2013 / 06:22 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Despite passing the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy faces an uncertain future as President Obama's administration has suggested that he will veto it.

Construction begins on new home for elderly in Thailand

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:07:00 -0500

Korat, Thailand, Jun 18, 2013 / 05:07 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- A new home for the elderly in Thailand will seek to restore respect for senior citizens and to fight the escalating problems of elderly abandonment and suicide in the country.

Jesus 'wants pastors, not combers of sheep,' Pope Francis says

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:12:00 -0500

Vatican City, Jun 18, 2013 / 02:12 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to the few who have never left, Pope Francis said at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall.

Argentine bishops concerned over assisted reproduction law

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:04:00 -0500

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jun 18, 2013 / 01:04 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Responding to a new law on assisted fertilization, the bishops of Argentina stressed that "not everything that is technically possible is ethically and legally acceptable."

Pope explains how Christians can love bombers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Vatican City, Jun 18, 2013 / 12:00 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Francis tackled Jesus' teaching that Christians must love their enemies by asking a series of provocative questions, such as, how can we love those who "bomb and kill so many people?"

Children's journey of beauty ends with papal visit

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:00 -0500

Vatican City, Jun 18, 2013 / 10:02 am (EWTN News/CNA).- This coming Sunday, almost 500 disadvantaged children will arrive at the Vatican on a special red train, where they will be greeted by Pope Francis as part of their "Journey of Beauty."

Fargo's new bishop-elect aims to help faith flourish

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:01:00 -0500

Fargo, N.D., Jun 18, 2013 / 05:01 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Monsignor John T. Folda, the bishop-elect of the Fargo diocese, looks forward to promoting the Catholic faith in eastern North Dakota following his episcopal consecration June 19.

US bishops' group approves $9 million in anti-poverty funds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:14:00 -0500

Washington D.C., Jun 18, 2013 / 03:14 am (EWTN News/CNA).- The domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved more than $9 million in grants to help alleviate poverty and injustice throughout the United States.

Cardinal consecrates new church in United Arab Emirates

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:03:00 -0500

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Jun 18, 2013 / 01:03 am (EWTN News).- Cardinal Fernando Filoni consecrated a new Catholic church in the United Arab Emirates on June 14, with thousands of Catholics attending the church's first Mass.