Elizabeth Owens, Author at ZENIT - English

Since 2010, Rigby has been representing the Regent’s Park ward in Westminster. His notable contributions include leading the planning committee and serving in senior roles related to finance, regeneration, parking, housing, and community engagement.

May 21, 2024 16:52

Elizabeth Owens

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Cardinal Ambongo Is Threatened by Congo’s Government

He is accused of making constant statements described as seditious , which could demoralized the Republic’s Armed Forces and foment rebel groups’ mistreatment of local populations.

May 09, 2024 06:07

Elizabeth Owens

Good News•Local Church•Testimonies

Impressive Via Crucis and the Crucifixion of Jesus Returns to the Center of London and Is Seen by 20,000 People

“The Passion of Jesus,” which has the support of the office of the Mayor of London, attracts regularly over 20,000 people to its two annual performances in Trafalgar Square.

Apr 05, 2024 21:02

Elizabeth Owens

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

After 25 years, Catholic Archbishop of Westminster decides there will be no Old Rite liturgy during Holy Week

The denial of permissions for the Triduum follows a series of decisions curtailing traditional liturgical practices in Westminster. In 2021, the long-standing tradition of ordinations in the old rite was discontinued, followed by the cessation of the Latin Mass Society’s annual requiem Mass in Westminster Cathedral in November 2023. Additionally, a 50-year-old tradition of holding two annual old rite Masses in the cathedral came to an end.

Feb 29, 2024 00:08

Elizabeth Owens

Persecuted Christians

India: Hindu radicals humiliate nun and forcibly remove her from bus just for being Catholic

The incident occurred on February 17, when Sister Rose Mary, belonging to the Daughters of St. Francis de Sales, was forced to disembark from the bus on her way from Duhnoi in Meghalaya to the Goalpara area in the neighboring state of Assam

Feb 27, 2024 01:48

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Australian bishops’ president speaks out on abuse allegation against bishop emeritus of Broome

Following a canonical investigation ordered by Pope Francis, the police opened a new investigation that led to the charges. Saunders will plead not guilty to all allegations.

Feb 26, 2024 01:41

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two orthodox Jews harass and spit on Catholic priest in Jerusalem

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a statement condemning the «shameful and unprovoked attack.» The police reportedly arrested the two assailants immediately after the incident

Feb 05, 2024 23:41

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Turkey: Catholic church attacked during mass. There is one dead

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has kept the population up to date through the social network X. He also warned that efforts were launched to capture the attackers.

Jan 28, 2024 23:46

Elizabeth Owens

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.