Staff Reporter, Author at ZENIT - English

‘Prayer illumines you: it illumines your soul, it illumines your heart and it illumines your face, even in the darkest times, even in times of great sorrow’

May 20, 2020 13:41

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Spirituality

Pope Francis’ Message for 2020 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

‘Like Jesus Christ, forced to flee. Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating internally displaced persons’

May 15, 2020 11:33

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Local Church

US Bishops Express Solidarity with Native and Indigenous Communities in Pandemic

‘We cherish our close connections to Native Communities through our Catholic parishes, missions, and schools.’

May 13, 2020 17:42

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Meetings

Holy Father Makes Episcopal Appointments

Thailand, Cameroon, Tanzania

May 13, 2020 16:58

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Art and Culture

Sisters Serving in Burkina Faso During Pandemic

ACN Shares Testimonies

May 13, 2020 01:41

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Local Church

Church in Pakistan Cares for Spiritual Needs of People of God During Pandemic

Eucharist Distributed Door to Door to Faithful

May 12, 2020 00:15

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Art and Culture

Syrian Catholic Church Offers Mosul Seminary for Treatment of COVID-19 Victims

Area was Devastated During Islamic Occupation

May 08, 2020 09:25

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Special Events

Coronavirus: Kazakh Church Relies on Mary to Overcome Crisis

Prayer Vigil Held May 1

May 08, 2020 03:40

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Pope Francis has implemented a financial bonus for Vatican employees with three or more children

Pope Francis introduces monthly bonus for large families amid mixed reactions from Vatican employees

The new measure, announced by the Holy See’s Press Office on January 15, reflects Pope Francis’ ongoing advocacy for family welfare. The bonus will continue until children reach the age of 18 or 24 if they remain in education, aligning Vatican policies with those of several European countries that provide substantial benefits for large families.

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.