The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

Nov 11, 2024 17:24

Valentina di Giorgio

the Vatican has unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica in collaboration with Microsoft Photo: Altanto

Pope Francis appeared at the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square

France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, had been set to visit the church complex

Dylan Lang, a U.S. delegate to the General Assembly

the Holy Father Francis and His Holiness Mar Awa III

intensifying challenges for the agency that has supported Palestinian refugees since 1948

Pope Francis•Young People

Pope Francis: “Uniservitate responds in a consistent way to the intentions of the Global Compact on Education”

He made this statement during a private audience with prominent authorities, educators, researchers, and the winners of the Uniservitate 2024 Award. In this context, Pope Francis highlighted the pedagogical method of service-learning developed by Uniservitate (CLAYSS).

Nov 10, 2024 20:38

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope appoints new preacher: Father Raniero Cantalamessa retires after 44 years as Vatican preacher

Pope Francis selected Pasolini to succeed Cantalamessa as the Preacher to the Papal Household, entrusting him with the weighty task of guiding the Curia’s spiritual reflections during the key liturgical seasons of Advent and Lent. Known for his dynamic involvement in pastoral work, Father Pasolini brings his own unique background to the role.

Nov 10, 2024 20:33

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

The right to receive spiritual care in times of illness and death is considered by many a fundamental one, and the government’s recent prohibitions have sparked concern worldwide over the trajectory of religious rights under the Ortega administration.

Nov 08, 2024 15:21

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Testimonies

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

At the end of the lectio magistralis, in which the Grand Master said he was honoured by the recognition bestowed on him by one of the elite top 5% universities globally, the official ceremony of conferring an honorary doctorate was held.

Nov 08, 2024 15:16

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Mexican Cardinal receives medal for “defense” of traditional Mass

Cardinal Sandoval Íñiguez and Composer Sir James MacMillan Honored for Liturgical Contributions

Nov 08, 2024 15:11

Tim Daniels

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio, confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Corsica on December 15, 2024

Pope Francis to visit France on December 15, 2024

Pope Francis to Make Historic Visit to Corsica, Embracing Mediterranean Traditions

Fernando María Cornet, an Argentine-born former diocesan priest

Rising Rebellion: Italian Clergy Sanctioned for Rejecting Pope Francis

By enforcing penalties against dissenters, the Church seeks to preserve unity and authority. Yet the persistence of such voices suggests unresolved fractures in Catholicism’s global community.

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The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

On appearances and the prayer of the tax collector and the Pharisee: a reflection of the Pope

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Ecclesiology today: the crisis of Christianity and what we need now

Biden Admin Praised UN Report Calling for Election Observers on LGBT Issues

Ecumenism: Pope Francis includes Isaac of Nineveh in Roman Martyrology – Context? Visit of Assyrian East Patriarch

Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Sparks International Outcry, Raises Alarm for Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

Pope Francis: “Uniservitate responds in a consistent way to the intentions of the Global Compact on Education”

Pope appoints new preacher: Father Raniero Cantalamessa retires after 44 years as Vatican preacher

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

Mexican Cardinal receives medal for “defense” of traditional Mass