Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Stipends for Pro Populo Masses, and Clarifications on Feasts

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.

Sep 30, 2024 21:53

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

Vatican Announces “Apostolic Visit” to Flourishing Traditional Community

The Fraternity’s last ordinary Apostolic Visit, by the Ecclesia Dei  Commission, took place in 2014. Given that the [Congregation] for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life was in charge of the FSSP and of other former Ecclesia Dei Institutes for three years, now it is the competence of this Dicastery to be in charge of the FSSP.

Sep 30, 2024 07:36

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Interview•Pope Francis

Interview with Pope Francis: did he get involved in politics in Belgium? Lebanon and Leuven’s criticism as “conservative”

On the return flight from Brussels, Pope Francis speaks to reporters about the attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah and many others, and reiterates his condemnation of abortion, praising the Christian witness of King Baudouin, who temporarily resigned rather than sign abortion into law.

Sep 29, 2024 07:05

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

The Pope’s third day in Belgium: Mass in front of 40,000 people and a beatification

Pope Francis Concludes Belgium Visit with Mass at King Baudouin Stadium and the Beatification of Ana de Jesús

Sep 29, 2024 07:00

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Pope Francis

Pope’s second day in Belgium: prayer at the tomb of the king who did not sign pro-abortion law

Pope Francis’s second day in Belgium was a profound testament to his pastoral vision, focused on engagement with both society’s most vulnerable and those in positions of leadership.

Sep 28, 2024 09:29

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope in Belgium: meeting with abuse victims and poor elderly mark first day

Pope Francis Forges Bonds in Belgium: A Day of Meetings, Compassion, and Reflection

Sep 27, 2024 09:12

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country

Meetings with the royal family, political authorities and civil society and a meeting with the Catholic community marked the pope’s nearly 9 hours in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Sep 26, 2024 21:45

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican on Expulsion of Ten Members of the Sodalitium. Christianae Vitae and Two Contrasting Press Releases

On Wednesday, September 25, the Apostolic Nunciature in Peru published a Press Note informing of the expulsion of ten members of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae [Sodality of Christian Life].

Sep 26, 2024 07:55

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Christmas tree to be lit on December 7, 2024: these are the details of the tree and nativity scene

A Unique Italian Christmas: Grado and Ledro Bring Tradition and Nature to the Vatican in 2025

Sep 26, 2024 07:38

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis explains the Devil and proves his existence… with the saints!

Pope’s General Audience, September 25, 2024 on “The Holy Spirit our ally in the fight against the spirit of evil”

Sep 25, 2024 07:48

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Islam•Vatican City

Vatican in Saudi Arabia thanks to Vatican Apostolic Library

As is well known, Saudi Arabia and the Vatican do not have diplomatic relations. In Arabia not only Churches but even Bibles are forbidden.

Sep 25, 2024 07:45

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

Lebanon: Catholic churches shelter people displaced by Israeli invasion

“all south Lebanon is being targeted” – a region with a large Christian population – leading many residents to seek shelter in churches.

Sep 24, 2024 07:43

ZENIT Staff