Bioethics•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Church figures have been at the forefront of opposition, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the moral imperative to support those in need through care, not expedited death. Bishop John Sherrington of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales reiterated these concerns post-vote.

Dec 02, 2024 17:31

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

The Vatican delegation, led by Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, included senior clergy and representatives, such as Msgr. Javier Domingo Fernández González and Dr. Melania Iermieri.

Dec 02, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

The restoration efforts weren’t limited to the Pietà. Scaffolding erected for the glass installation also allowed conservators to repair Giovanni Lanfranco’s 17th-century frescoes adorning the chapel’s ceiling

Dec 01, 2024 19:56

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

What can we do to keep our hearts from becoming heavy? Pope Francis answers with the Gospel

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dec 01, 2024 19:45

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Religious Freedom Under Siege: ACN Report Highlights Escalating Persecution

While Islamist militancy persists in the Middle East—evident in regions like Idlib, Syria—Africa has become the epicenter of extremist violence. Nations such as Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Mozambique bear the brunt, with insurgencies displacing millions and leaving communities devastated

Nov 30, 2024 19:35

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

The bishop highlighted the potential of the consecration ceremony to elevate Quintana Roo’s reputation as a spiritual and cultural destination, complementing its globally renowned beaches.

Nov 30, 2024 19:33

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family

Italy’s Shrinking Wedding Numbers: A Cultural and Demographic Shift

Religious marriages saw an 8.2% decline in 2023 alone, underscoring the waning influence of tradition and religious institutions in shaping modern marital choices.

Nov 30, 2024 19:27

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

The episode, titled “The Gatekeeper”, centered on themes of inclusion and identity, igniting polarized reactions from creators, activists, and political commentators.

Nov 30, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Speculation suggests the document may have been compiled by Georg Gänswein, former secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, as part of an effort to piece together the events surrounding Orlandi’s disappearance

Nov 29, 2024 19:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Nov 28, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on November 27, Pope Francis shared, “With the start of Advent next week, the catechesis summary during the General Audience will also be translated into Chinese.”

Nov 28, 2024 19:13

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Pro Life

Brave African Delegates Fight Abortion in Landmark UN Family Resolution

A U.S. delegate accused traditional countries of promoting an “anti-LGBTQI+” agenda and “attempting to redefine the family.” “We must all acknowledge a simple truth. Diverse families exist. This is not a pollical statement, it is a fact,” he said.

Nov 28, 2024 19:09

ZENIT Staff