In What God Do We Believe? The Pope’s Great Question and Reflection on Christmas Eve

Dec 26, 2023 22:15

The Mass took place in the Vatican Basilica, which was full of faithful, among them many members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See Photo: Vatican Media

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Church and World

Holy See confirms participation in Osaka EXPO 2025

The Holy See, through collaboration with the Pavilion of Italy, will be present at the event with a recognizable space to organize cultural events and important art exhibitions.

Dec 21, 2023 01:45

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

4 teachings of the nativity scene at Christmas explained by Pope Francis

Pope’s General Audience December 20, 2023 on the teachings of the manger, crib or nativity scene

Dec 21, 2023 01:41

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: Bishop Barron Says New Vatican Document Affirms Church’s Timeless Teaching on Marriage

The document released this week by the Vatican on the pastoral meaning of blessings insists that marriage is a union of one man and one woman in lifelong fidelity and openness to children, said Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester.

Dec 21, 2023 01:40

ZENIT Staff

Good News

Order of Malta’s flag flies into space with “Axiom 3” mission

At the end of the space mission – which will have a scheduled duration of 14 days – the flag will be returned to the Order of Malta as part of a special ceremony at the Magistral Palace, the seat of the Order of Malta’s government in Rome.

Dec 21, 2023 00:11

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

After 19 months in prison, Christian mother released on bail in Nigeria

Rhoda Jatau now safe in undisclosed location while she awaits trial, still facing up to 5 years imprisonment. Jatau, a Christian and mother of 5, was imprisoned for allegedly sharing a blasphemous video that condemned the lynching of Christian college student Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu.

Dec 21, 2023 00:09

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis made a significant announcement during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square: the Vatican will host the “World Meeting on Children’s Rights”, titled “Love Them and Protect Them,”

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

The event will bring together experts and leaders from various nations to explore innovative strategies for safeguarding children who face exploitation, abuse, war, and extreme poverty

Israeli victims of Hamas attacks meet the Pope

The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza. According to reports, 63 individuals remain detained by Hamas.

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Rome: Pope Francis goes to south city parish to speak with priests

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Order of Malta’s flag flies into space with “Axiom 3” mission

After 19 months in prison, Christian mother released on bail in Nigeria