Rome, Italy, Sep 5, 2016 / 02:24 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- More than 20 years ago, Ann Pollak traveled to Calcutta, hoping to volunteer alongside Mother Teresa. The experience would spark a years-long process that would eventually lead her to adopt a severely handicapped child from one of the care centers … Continue reading
Rome, Italy, Sep 5, 2016 / 02:14 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- It’s a little-known fact that near the end of her life, Mother Teresa went to China three times in order to establish her order there, but was “heartbroken” when her efforts failed because of the poor diplomatic relations between China … Continue reading
Washington D.C., Sep 5, 2016 / 04:53 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Church stands with struggling families amidst poverty, unemployment, and opioid abuse in America, said Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami in a Labor Day message from the U.S. bishops. “These challenging times can pull us toward despair and all the … Continue reading
Vatican City, Sep 4, 2016 / 03:27 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- On the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch to 1,500 poor and needy people cared for by the Missionaries of Charity throughout Italy. According to a Sept. 4 … Continue reading
Vatican City, Sep 4, 2016 / 01:12 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis. CNA had the chance to speak with Major Archbishop Baselios Cardinal Cleemis of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, who serves as president of the Catholic Bishops … Continue reading
Vatican City, Sep 4, 2016 / 04:18 am (CNA/EWTN News).- More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives at the service of Christ, as Mother Teresa did, Pope Francis said Sunday. “The task which the Lord gives us … Continue reading
Vatican City, Sep 4, 2016 / 02:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square – a move the entire world has been waiting for. “For the honor of … Continue reading
Washington D.C., Sep 3, 2016 / 04:55 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Abortion during the late teen and early adult years raises a woman’s risk of mental health problems and may be linked to almost one in ten cases of these women’s mental disorders, a new study says. “Evidence from the United … Continue reading
Rome, Italy, Sep 3, 2016 / 11:21 am (CNA).- As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan praised the nun’s example, recalling how his late father had admired her and believed in learning from her example. “We should … Continue reading
Vatican City, Sep 3, 2016 / 09:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to remain with their patients in the war-torn country of Yemen, the sole survivor said on Saturday. “In the midst of … Continue reading
