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September 2014

September 11, 2014

Former imam: God saved me from torture after Christian conversion

Kerala, India, Sep 11, 2014 / 05:03 pm (CNA).- A former Muslim imam who converted...

September 07, 2014

Media summit in Philippines hopes to bolster personal encounter

Lingayen, Philippines, Sep 7, 2014 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Filipino bishops' annual conference...

September 06, 2014

Nun builds website to enliven children’s ministry in Pacific

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Sep 5, 2014 / 09:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A religious...

September 03, 2014

Pope approves new bishop for Syro-Malabar eparchy in India

Thalassery, India, Sep 2, 2014 / 09:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Friday approved...

August 2014

August 30, 2014

Myanmar celebrates 500 years of Catholicism with music, art

Yangon, Myanmar, Aug 30, 2014 / 07:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Celebrating 500 years since the...

August 29, 2014

Koreans infected with ‘Francis syndrome’ after papal visit

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 29, 2014 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A former Korean ambassador...

August 29, 2014

Australian conference seeks to strengthen parish life

Sydney, Australia, Aug 28, 2014 / 06:25 pm (CNA).- A national New Evangelization conference in...

August 28, 2014

Adelaide to host Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015

Adelaide, Australia, Aug 28, 2014 / 12:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Australian bishops have announced...

August 24, 2014

Pope Francis leaves Asian faithful energized after visit

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 24, 2014 / 04:06 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Many people from across...

August 20, 2014

Franciscan friars in Pakistan celebrate 75 years of mission

Karachi, Pakistan, Aug 20, 2014 / 02:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Franciscan friary in Pakistan's...

August 19, 2014

Thai families gather for fellowship, discussion of challenges

Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug 19, 2014 / 02:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In preparation for the...

August 18, 2014

Papal visit to Korea focuses on theme of reconciliation

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 17, 2014 / 10:51 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Calls for peace and...

August 18, 2014

Pope to Koreans: Trust in the reconciling power of the Cross

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 17, 2014 / 06:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At the concluding Mass...

August 17, 2014

‘Asian youth, wake up!’ Church needs your witness, Pope says

Haemi, South Korea, Aug 17, 2014 / 02:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Addressing thousands of young...

August 17, 2014

Korean man takes name of ‘Francis’ at baptism by Pope

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 17, 2014 / 01:24 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Sunday morning Pope...

August 17, 2014

Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 16, 2014 / 09:28 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis visited the House...

August 17, 2014

Don’t reduce the faith to easy answers, Pope warns bishops

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 16, 2014 / 09:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A deep understanding of...

August 17, 2014

Pope Francis prays at Korean cemetery for aborted babies

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 16, 2014 / 07:44 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- En route from visiting...

August 16, 2014

Pope: Crisis in family calls on Church for better outreach

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 16, 2014 / 03:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told South...

August 16, 2014

Only a joyful witness will attract, Pope tells religious

Kkottongnae, South Korea, Aug 16, 2014 / 03:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Addressing the religious communities...

August 16, 2014

Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 15, 2014 / 08:08 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Saturday...

August 15, 2014

North Korea could soon have its first saint: Hong Yong-ho

Pyongyang, North Korea, Aug 15, 2014 / 12:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- North Korea could in...

August 15, 2014

Chinese leaders intensify push for ‘national’ Christianity

Beijing, China, Aug 15, 2014 / 08:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Chinese government recently announced...

August 15, 2014

Pope Francis: ‘There is only one Korea’

Daejeon, South Korea, Aug 15, 2014 / 04:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Addressing the division between...

August 15, 2014

Pope to Asian youth: Are you ready to say ‘yes’ to Christ?

Daejeon, South Korea, Aug 15, 2014 / 04:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In an Aug. 15...

August 15, 2014

Pope Francis to baptize father of Korean ferry disaster victim

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 15, 2014 / 12:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- This Saturday Pope Francis...

August 15, 2014

True freedom means loving God, Pope tells thousands at Mass

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 14, 2014 / 09:32 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Friday...

August 15, 2014

Vatican ‘shares the sadness’ of Chinese youth barred from visiting Korea

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 14, 2014 / 06:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Holy See press officer...

August 14, 2014

Pope greets father of youth who died but dreamed of being priest

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 14, 2014 / 04:16 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Among the people who...

August 14, 2014

Be guardians of hope, Pope Francis tells Korea’s bishops

Seoul, South Korea, Aug 14, 2014 / 03:35 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On the first day...