Analysis Opinion

The challenges of the Russian world according to Kirill

The patriarch has tried to distance himself recently from the country’s political leaders, stressing his superiority in the relationship between Russia’s political and clerical power. At least two issues underscore a gap between Church and State, namely the response to the demographic crisis with monks criticised for being celibate, and the ban on organised prayers in private homes.

Dec 09, 2024 17:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Haiti on the brink: bishops issue a “cry of alarm” for peace

In the face of rampant violence which is paralysing Port-au-Prince and isolating Haiti from the rest of the world, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti, in a message received by ACN, calls on the government to act and appeals to every Haitian to work for peace and overcome hatred.

Dec 09, 2024 17:52

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Testimonies

Mexico: “The hardest is telling a child their father was killed,” says Michoacán religious sister

In one of the most dangerous states in Mexico, the Worker Sisters help children who are exposed to violence. With ACN’s support, they also train novices who grew up in difficult environments, preparing them to carry hope to vulnerable communities.

Dec 09, 2024 17:49

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis•Virgin Mary

Immaculate Conception explained by the Pope as the encounter between the human and the divine

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, December 8, 2024

Dec 08, 2024 20:16

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Virgin Mary

Mary daughter, Mary bride and Mary mother: 3 aspects of the Virgin Mary explained by the Pope

Pope’s Homily on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at the Holy Mass with the new Cardinals and the College of Cardinals

Dec 08, 2024 20:13

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace

Three International Arrest Warrants for Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza and the South of Israel

Because of the consequences caused, certain military behaviours on the ground can be configured not only as war crimes but also as crimes against humanity, among them: the killing of civilians, including children, who died from malnutrition and dehydration.

Dec 08, 2024 15:49

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis•Virgin Mary

The Pope’s Moving Prayer to the Immaculate Virgin Speaking of the Jubilee 2025

The Holy Father’s Act of Veneration to the Immaculate in Piazza di Spagna

Dec 08, 2024 08:59

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Back to the heart and 3 meanings of following Jesus: a homily by the Pope for cardinals useful for every Catholic

Pope’s homily on the occasion of the consistory during which he created 21 new cardinals

Dec 07, 2024 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Diplomacy: Pope speaks of Vatican’s “positive neutrality” to 11 new ambassadors

Address of the Pope to the new ambassadors of India, Jordan, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sao Tome and Principe, Rwanda, Turkmenistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Kenya, on the presentation of their credentials

Dec 07, 2024 20:01

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope on the Reopening of Paris’ Cathedral: May the Rebirth of Notre Dame Be s Sign of Renewal of the Church in France

The Holy Father’s Message on the occasion of the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris

Dec 07, 2024 19:42

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

Speaker Mike Johnson Signals Renewed Push to Defund Planned Parenthood

Speaking on Fox News’ The Story with Martha MacCallum on December 5, Johnson made his stance clear. When asked directly if he aims to eliminate funding for abortion organizations like Planned Parenthood, he responded, “I’d like to, that’s for sure.” He emphasized that the process requires building consensus and securing the necessary votes in both chambers of Congress.

Dec 06, 2024 09:06

ZENIT Staff

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