By Kerri Lenartowick VATICAN CITY, December 29 (CNA) —In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod of Bishops, which will discuss pastoral challenges to the family.
VATICAN CITY, December 24 (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, born of the Virgin Mary, true man and true God.
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VATICAN CITY, Dec. 19, 2013 (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 social-media friendly.
New York City Father Richard Welch, C.Ss.R. , and Father William Elder welcomed Cardinal Raymond Burke to the Archdiocese of New York on October 31. Cardinal Burke is prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic signatura in Rome, the Vatican’s highest court.
VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) —At the end of his December 11 general audience Pope Francis reflected on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, extending his greetings to all on the American continent.
Celebrating Advent in the home By Jennifer Uebbing Advent is upon us. While the world seems to be a frenzy of Christmas shopping, traveling, decorating, and entertaining, the Church presents us with a unique traditional alternative: a season of reflection, preparation, and penance as we anticipate the birth of Christ.
By Kerri Lenartowick Vatican City, December 1, 2013 (CNA/EWTN News) —The pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season dedicated to preparing for Christmas.