Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to visit France on December 15, 2024

Pope Francis to Make Historic Visit to Corsica, Embracing Mediterranean Traditions

Nov 21, 2024 20:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: bishop reestablishes the Old Church Order of Widows for his diocese

The six women currently discerning their vocation in the Order of Widows represent diverse backgrounds but share a common longing to serve God in the wake of profound personal loss

Nov 21, 2024 20:33

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Rising Rebellion: Italian Clergy Sanctioned for Rejecting Pope Francis

By enforcing penalties against dissenters, the Church seeks to preserve unity and authority. Yet the persistence of such voices suggests unresolved fractures in Catholicism’s global community.

Nov 21, 2024 20:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis on the Renewal of the Study of Church History

Letter to help priests to better interpret the social reality on the theme of the renewal of the study of the Church

Nov 21, 2024 20:27

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Local Church

Kenya: church refuses donations from country’s president to avoid blurring boundaries between politics and religion

«These funds will be returned to the respective donors. Furthermore, the promised additional Sh3 million for the construction of the Fathers’ house, as well as the donation of a parish bus by the President, are hereby declined,» said Archbishop Anyolo.

Nov 21, 2024 20:19

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Police catch “king of fraud” around Vatican: he pretended to be Pope’s Nuncio

Ramunni’s penchant for disguise isn’t limited to bishops’ robes. In a separate case, he and an accomplice were caught in Treviso impersonating Vatican officials

Nov 21, 2024 20:17

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Local Church•Vocations

Ireland: in two decades the country’s capital will be without 70% of the clergy

The Irish Priesthood Faces a Precarious Future Amid Dwindling Numbers and Growing Challenges

Nov 21, 2024 20:14

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Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican Introduces New Liturgical Guidelines for Papal Funerals

Nov 21, 2024 20:11

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Cardinals and Bishops

The transforming power of the homily and a critique of long homilies

Cardinal Arinze Advocates for Vibrant Homilies, Priestly Education, and Cultural Harmony

Nov 21, 2024 20:07

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Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

The event will bring together experts and leaders from various nations to explore innovative strategies for safeguarding children who face exploitation, abuse, war, and extreme poverty

Nov 20, 2024 18:32

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Islam•Pope Francis

Church is not against Iran’s government, Pope tells Muslims at Vatican

Remarks by the Pope to the participants in the Colloquium sponsored by the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

Nov 20, 2024 17:46

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General Audience•Pope Francis

What are the charisms of the Holy Spirit? This is the Pope’s answer

Pope’s General Audience, November 20, 2024 on the personal gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to each person

Nov 20, 2024 17:41

ZENIT Staff