USA: Catholic bishops release joint report with evangelicals on impact of mass deportations on Christian families

Mar 31, 2025 17:49

ZENIT Staff

Religious leaders in the United States unite to oppose mass deportations. Photo: Jersey Catholic

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

The Jesuit letter invited each victim to express their personal needs and the kind of support they require, stating that any form of reparation would be tailored to the individual. However, the order also maintained that, to protect victims’ privacy, it would not publicly disclose details of these dialogues.

Mar 30, 2025 19:41

Valentina di Giorgio

Causes of Saints•Local Church

Sale of relics of Blessed Carlo Acustis: Italian prosecutor’s office investigates one month before his canonization

Under Catholic Church law, the sale of first- and second-class relics is strictly forbidden. First-class relics—such as body parts or hair from a saint—are considered sacred and cannot be bought or sold under any circumstances. Only donations, properly authorized, are permitted. Even second-class relics, which include items used or worn by a saint, are subject to similar restrictions.

Mar 30, 2025 19:36

Valentina di Giorgio

Gender Ideology

Sweden Protestants will only employ priests willing to “marry” same-sex couples

The controversy extends beyond legal arguments and touches on deep theological concerns. Historically, the Church of Sweden transitioned from blessing same-sex couples to officiating their marriages. Now, it appears poised to make officiating such unions a requirement for newly ordained clergy.

Mar 30, 2025 19:30

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

French Laïcité vs. American Secularism

When Americans look at bans on religious clothing in France, they should remember the broader historical and social context, and that laïcité remains a decisively French answer to universal problems.

Mar 28, 2025 18:32

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Names of more than 50,000 people killed in Gaza by Israel published

The 981 page list makes chilling reading. One researcher said: «Reading out of names of the Gaza dead is a very spiritual ritual. Though at 10 names per minute it would take 83 hours non stop to read them all out

Mar 28, 2025 18:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis composed meditations for Good Friday (and will not be p...
Nevertheless, Francis’s physical absence will be felt during the mos...
De Foucauld´s "Spiritual Intuitions" Touted by Pope
Urges Sahara Missionary´s Followers to Promote Charity
Pope reforms the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: The Establishmen...
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy will offer a curriculum of for...
Unannounced, Pope appears in St. Peter’s Basilica to pray at n...
The Basilica was not empty. Among the dozens of visitors were touris...

Pope Francis receives the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy

Pope reforms the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy: The Establishment of the Academic Institute of Diplomatic Sciences

The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy will offer a curriculum of formation that integrates legal, historical, political, economic and linguistic skills with a solid scientific foundation.

Pope Francis composed meditations for Good Friday (and will not be present at the main rites)

Nevertheless, Francis’s physical absence will be felt during the most symbolically rich liturgies of the Catholic calendar. In a gesture both practical and pastoral, he has personally delegated the leadership of the major Holy Week celebrations to trusted cardinals.

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USA: Catholic bishops release joint report with evangelicals on impact of mass deportations on Christian families

This is the new archivist and librarian of the Holy Roman Church chosen by Pope Francis

Reconstruction of the face of St. Teresa of Jesus: this is what her face looked like according to science

Vincent, the boy alive thanks to a miracle attributed to Cardinal George Pell

Attempted Satanic Ritual at Kansas State Capitol Ends in Arrest and Catholic Counter-Protest

«I’m Living a Time of Healing»: This Is the State of the Pope’s Health After a Week in the Vatican

This Is How Religious Persecution Has Increased in Nicaragua So Far in 2025, with the Government’s Insults to the Vatican

Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

Sale of relics of Blessed Carlo Acustis: Italian prosecutor’s office investigates one month before his canonization

Sweden Protestants will only employ priests willing to “marry” same-sex couples

French Laïcité vs. American Secularism

Names of more than 50,000 people killed in Gaza by Israel published