Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer

Vatican City, May 16, 2012 / 04:58 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray.

Columnist says Pontifical university rector is deceiving public

Lima, Peru, May 16, 2012 / 05:04 pm (EWTN News).- A Peruvian columnist warned his readers not to be deceived by a recent open letter from the rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru who called for the archbishop of Lima to be replaced as negotiator between the Church hierarchy and university officials.

US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate

Washington D.C., May 16, 2012 / 04:06 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- Arguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the U.S. bishops suggest a possible lawsuit if the mandate is not rescinded.

Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five

Bogotá, Colombia, May 16, 2012 / 01:04 pm (EWTN News/CNA).- The bishops of Colombia condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the capital city Bogota on May 14 that left five people dead and nineteen wounded.