Vatican Clarifies US Holy Day Obligations, Raising Questions About USCCB’s Policy

Oct 19, 2024 19:45

ZENIT Staff

was made public in late September and addresses the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass

In many cases, support for both candidates seems to go against the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church.

Trump’s affinity for religious symbolism has become more pronounced in recent months

President Donald Trump seized the spotlight, delivering a speech filled with jabs, jokes, and pointed critiques

astronomical Domes of Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Francis welcomed former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa at the Vatican

Archbishop José Gomez expressed deep sorrow for the crimes committed and acknowledged the Archdiocese's responsibility.

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Young People

Germany: Study Shows That Young Muslims Believe More in God Than Catholics

Not only does the study show a moving away from religion, but also a growing mistrust of religious institutions. German young people show more trust in the Government, the European Union and even banks than in Churches.

Oct 18, 2024 12:23

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pope Francis

Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled

Pope’s address to the delegation of ministers participating in the G7 meeting on inclusion and disability

Oct 17, 2024 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Liturgy and Divine Worship

Norwegian Episcopate signs “Ecumenical Statement on Gender and Sexual Diversity” reaffirming biology and the Bible

The Declaration specifies that it opposes harassment and exclusion but makes it clear that the biological and biblical truth is not up for debate. Ultimately, it is intended as support for those increasingly affected by gender ideology.

Oct 17, 2024 18:26

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican Calls for Binding Global Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity

The Vatican’s position highlights the importance of such a treaty in reinforcing global legal frameworks while emphasizing the need to root its definitions and protocols in well-established principles of customary international law.

Oct 17, 2024 18:23

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer

Reportedly, Samsoon Javed was told he could either surrender his religion or his job. His mother suspects the real story may be even worse.

Oct 17, 2024 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis outlined a vision of education rooted in compassion, dialogue, and humility

Pope Francis and spiritual coca-colonization in academia

A unifying theme of Pope Francis’ address was his vision for an education that not only trains minds but nurtures souls. Reflecting on the global crises, particularly the “madness of war,” he expressed sorrow for the world “aflame with division,” urging the academic community to generate “wisdom born from engagement with the pain and hope of real people.”

This traditional Mass is held annually within the week dedicated to prayer for the deceased

Pope’s beautiful homily to meditate (without fear) on death and the dead with the figure of the good thief

Pope’s homily on the occasion of the Mass in suffrage for cardinals and bishops who have died in the last year

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Vatican Clarifies US Holy Day Obligations, Raising Questions About USCCB’s Policy

According to a Survey of the National Catholic Reporter, Trump Wins the Catholic vote over Kamala in Decisive States

Trump claims the Pope wants them to vote for him and answers why he posts the Virgin Mary on social networks

Kamala Harris does not attend the most important Catholic charity dinner. Trump takes advantage of absence

Tours of the astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo underway

Palestinian and Israeli leaders present Pope with peace plan for Holy Land (includes status for Jerusalem)

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches $880 Million Settlement Over Child Abuse Claims

Germany: Study Shows That Young Muslims Believe More in God Than Catholics

Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled

Norwegian Episcopate signs “Ecumenical Statement on Gender and Sexual Diversity” reaffirming biology and the Bible

Vatican Calls for Binding Global Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity

Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer