Pope Francis

Pope Reflects with Nuns on The Poverty of «Without Anything of One’s Own»

The Holy Father’s words to the participants in the Meeting promoted by the Congregation of the Canonesses of the Holy Spirit of Sassia

Dec 05, 2024 18:21

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

Vatican: the ceremony of the recognitio that sets up the Holy Door for the Jubilee in St. Peter’s Basilica

The «recognitio» ceremony—a tradition steeped in centuries-old heritage—saw the unveiling of the metallic box containing the key that will open the Holy Door on Christmas Eve, marking the formal beginning of the Jubilee Year.

Dec 05, 2024 18:18

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Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Biden administration has spent $165 million on genital mutilation for children

From January 2018 to September 2023, 16 states collectively spent over $165 million on gender transition-related services, with $45 million allocated for minors aged 17 or younger. Illinois, Oregon, and Washington led the expenditures, collectively accounting for over $98 million, including services for children

Dec 05, 2024 18:14

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Pro Life•Religious Freedom

300 political and civic leaders from 45 countries sign the Madrid Commitment in Spain

A change in PNfV’s leadership took place during the Summit. Croatian MEP Stephen Bartulica is the new president, taking over from José Antonio Kast, who served a term of two and a half years.

Dec 05, 2024 18:11

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Pro Life•Testimonies

British justice fines Catholic woman for… praying outside clinic where babies are killed!

Irish Pro-Life Advocate Fined for Praying Near Abortion Clinic: A Controversial Verdict Sparks Debate

Dec 05, 2024 17:55

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

South Korea Faces Turmoil After Martial Law Declaration: Religious Leaders Demand Accountability

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK) issued a powerful rebuke, calling for an apology and full explanation from President Yoon

Dec 04, 2024 20:40

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Surplices and Albs

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Dec 04, 2024 20:34

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Pro Life

USA: Congress Wants to Know Where Federal Abortion Dollars Go

The letter comes just days after Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chairs of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, announced that $300 million of federal grants to Planned Parenthood were on the chopping block.

Dec 04, 2024 20:30

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Gender Ideology

Gender Rejected at UN Climate Conference

The mainstream media referred to traditional countries as “blocking discussions over women’s rights,” while the government of Colombia called the Vatican’s stances “unacceptable.”

Dec 04, 2024 20:27

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

The role of the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the Church explained by the Pope

General Audience of the Pope, December 4, 2024 on the evangelizing work of the Holy Spirit, that is, his role in the preaching of the Church.

Dec 04, 2024 20:05

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Pope Francis

Role of women, synodality and nuncios: topics addressed by the Pope and his Council of Cardinals

Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals Discusses Synodality, Women’s Role, and Global Challenges

Dec 03, 2024 21:47

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Pope Francis

Are you discouraged? This video of the Pope is for you

In his prayer intention for December, Pope Francis invites us to pray “that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.” The Pope invites us to be pilgrims of hope in a world that “needs it a lot,” and that “through us, let us allow it to reach everyone who is looking for it.”

Dec 03, 2024 17:24

ZENIT Staff