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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

ZENIT Staff

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

ZENIT Staff

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

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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

Dicasteries•Vatican City

Theme for World Communications Day 2025 announced

2025 World Communications Day to Focus on Restoring Hope and Civility in Dialogue

Sep 24, 2024 07:40

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Pope Francis

Nearly thirty papal appointments to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

6 of the new consultants are women

Sep 23, 2024 22:01

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Cancels Monday Audiences Due to Mild Illness Amid Upcoming Trip

A brief statement explained the decision: “Due to a mild case of the flu, and as a precautionary measure ahead of his upcoming travels, today’s papal audiences have been cancelled.”

Sep 23, 2024 21:59

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Maronite Cardinal of Lebanon speaks out on Israeli aggression against Lebanese civilians

In a statement, the Maronite cardinal condemns the use of two-way devices «to kill indiscriminately» in the operation against Hezbollah. The provisional toll stands at 37 dead and 2,931 wounded, some seriously. Shia movement leader Nasrallah says the northern front will remain active until the end of the aggression in Gaza.

Sep 23, 2024 21:54

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City•Virgin Mary

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens

Measuring nearly two meters in height, the mosaic was crafted by renowned Korean artist Sim Soon Hwa and molded in the famous marble workshops of Carrara, Italy. Its installation in the Vatican Gardens is not only a significant honor but also a reminder of the deep connection between the Vatican and Korea

Sep 23, 2024 21:51

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism•Pope Francis