What does it mean to wait with confidence? Pope Francis explains

Jun 16, 2024 18:11

Pope Francis prayed the Angelus from the window of his papal apartment with at least 15,000 pilgrims and tourists Photo: Vatican Media

At the invitation of President Giorgia Meloni, Pope Francis attended the meeting

Pope Francis received in audience 107 figures from the world of humor and comedy

Pope Francis departed by helicopter at 10:30 in the morning from the Vatican helipad to attend the G7

Local Church

Iraqi government recognizes Cardinal Sako as responsible for Chaldean Catholic Church assets

The decree, published on Tuesday 11 June on the website of the Chaldean Church, recognizes the patriarchal prerogatives of Cardinal Sako and paves the way to overcoming the crisis in relations between the Chaldean Patriarchate and the political-institutional leadership of Iraq

Jun 13, 2024 17:58

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Pew Research Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Declining Religious Influence in America

Political preferences also reveal stark differences: 51% of Republicans prefer a president who shares their religious beliefs, a figure that rises to 70% among white evangelical Protestants. In contrast, only 25% of Democrats prioritize a president’s religious beliefs, and just 11% of religiously unaffiliated Americans consider it important.

Jun 13, 2024 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Pope Makes Known Message for 8th World Day of the Poor

The next World Day of the Poor will be held in November 17, 2024. As usual, the Holy Father will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration in Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Then the traditional lunch will take place with some poor people in Paul VI Hall

Jun 13, 2024 15:56

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

France: Catholics Voted Mainly for Marine Le Pen, Against the Advice of Their Bishops

In total, the bloc presented by the media as “of extreme Right” has gone from 18% to 42% in the Catholic vote over the last five years, a percentage similar to the support received by “extreme Right” candidates in the presidential elections of 2022.

Jun 13, 2024 15:52

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Priest and sisters care for internally displaced and malnourished amid ‘unimaginable destruction’ in Sudan

A priest is helping Sisters care for hungry and traumatised internal refugees who have fled their homes because of the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

Jun 12, 2024 17:59

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visit to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the historic Laeken Castle

Pope in Belgium: meeting with abuse victims and poor elderly mark first day

Pope Francis Forges Bonds in Belgium: A Day of Meetings, Compassion, and Reflection

Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country

Meetings with the royal family, political authorities and civil society and a meeting with the Catholic community marked the pope’s nearly 9 hours in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

What does it mean to wait with confidence? Pope Francis explains

Woman Who Will Experience Canonization of Her Son: Impressions of Carlo Acutis’ Mother

The effects of artificial intelligence on the future of humanity (by Pope Francis)

Pope’s master class on laughter and the comedian’s craft

This was the historic participation of a Pope in a G7 Summit

The 3 «synodal virtues» according to Pope Francis

Record-Breaking Financial Success at World Youth Day 2023 in Portugal

Iraqi government recognizes Cardinal Sako as responsible for Chaldean Catholic Church assets

Pew Research Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Declining Religious Influence in America

Pope Makes Known Message for 8th World Day of the Poor

France: Catholics Voted Mainly for Marine Le Pen, Against the Advice of Their Bishops

Priest and sisters care for internally displaced and malnourished amid ‘unimaginable destruction’ in Sudan