Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Apr 30, 2025 16:20

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis at the UC Photo: Vatican Media

Islam

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

But critics are raising alarms that the initiative, far from being a neutral academic inquiry, may instead be advancing a politicized, Islamocentric vision of European history — one that downplays or reframes the continent’s Christian foundations

Apr 29, 2025 10:13

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pro Life

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

According to Guttmacher’s analysis, more than one million abortions were performed in states without total bans, marking a marginal but significant increase from the previous year

Apr 29, 2025 10:10

Tim Daniels

Rome

Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death

nstead of the full agenda initially planned—which included discussions on pastoral strategies for the next eight years and a major revision of the Prelature’s statutes—the congress will now focus exclusively on the essential task of renewing leadership positions.

Apr 29, 2025 10:08

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

Among the most notable features is the permission granted to laypeople with episcopal authorization to perform these blessings. This move underscores an openness that aligns with the German «Synodal Way»—a controversial reform movement long seeking more radical changes in Church practice and governance.

Apr 29, 2025 10:06

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”

Initial discussions among some cardinals reportedly included the possibility of voting on Becciu’s eligibility to join the Conclave. However, that internal tension appears to have been diffused with the cardinal’s voluntary step back.

Apr 29, 2025 06:54

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Pope Francis’s Popemobile to Become Mobile Clinic for Gaza’s Children

In a region where medical infrastructure has nearly collapsed and humanitarian corridors remain choked by conflict, the vehicle stands ready to become a rare source of healing

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Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

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USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”