Last Updated: Jul 1, 2012

Administration's abortion commitment may be aiding sex-slave industry

Washington D.C., Jul 01, 2012 / 05:09 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- By insisting on abortion referrals in its anti-trafficking work, the Obama administration may be inadvertently helping the perpetrators of sex-slavery, a former Health and Human Services official says.

Brazilian laywoman one step closer to beatification

Vatican City, Jun 29, 2012 / 02:02 pm (EWTN News).- Brazilian 19th century laywoman Francisca de Paula de Jesus, known as “Nha Chica,” is one step closer to beatification after Pope Benedict approved the decree recognizing a miracle attributed to her intercession.

Zambia archbishop praises laity's role in evangelization

Konigstein, Germany, Jun 29, 2012 / 03:04 am (EWTN News).- A Zambian archbishop has emphasized the importance of lay involvement in spreading the Catholic faith in his country.

Archbishop Sheen decree a 'great day' for US Catholics

Peoria, Ill., Jun 29, 2012 / 01:04 am (EWTN News/CNA).- Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria says the declaration of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen as “venerable” is wonderful news for both the diocese and the Catholic Church in America.