Local Church

The new bishop of Helsinki and the challenges facing one of the world’s smallest dioceses

Ramón Goyarrola was recently appointed Bishop of Helsinki by Pope Francis. Several media have echoed the story of this priest of Opus Dei, who has been living in Finland for almost twenty years.

Oct 30, 2023 23:19

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

[Photographs] Moving procession and Stations of the Cross by Catholics in Jerusalem calling for peace

The moving procession along the 14 stations that run between the Sanctuary of the Flagellation and the Holy Sepulcher took place on a particular day: the day chosen by Pope Francis for fasting, prayer and penance for peace in the Holy Land.

Oct 30, 2023 23:17

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Pope Francis

Pope’s Homily At the Closing of The Synod, “To Adore God and Love Brothers: This Is The Reform

The Holy Father’s homily during the closing Mass of the Synod on Synodality, held in the Vatican Basilica

Oct 29, 2023 23:07

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Do I Feel God’s Love and Am I Grateful to Him? Asks Pope Francis in Regard to Sunday’s Gospel

The Holy Father’s Angelus address on Sunday, October 29, 2023

Oct 29, 2023 23:04

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Church and World•Pope Francis

On Ukraine and Israel, Pope exclaims «Hold your fire! Stop, brothers and sisters!»

The Pope also had a few words for those affected by the hurricane in Acapulco, Mexico.

Oct 29, 2023 00:06

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

In Face of the Rupnik Case, Vatican Commission Expresses Concern Over the Insufficiencies of Disciplinary Processes

Statement of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Oct 27, 2023 20:29

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Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Rupnik Case: Pope Lifts Prescription and Reopens Investigation Against Former Jesuit

The Holy Father has entrusted the task of reinvestigating the case to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, one day after a Slovak Bishop communicated the incardination of the former Jesuit Religious

Oct 27, 2023 20:27

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Pope Francis

Amid The Wars in the World, This Was The Prayer for Peace That The Pope Said to The Virgin Mary

Pope Francis’ Prayer on the Day of Fast and Prayer for Peace

Oct 27, 2023 20:15

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Spirituality

The Great Commandment

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, October 29, 2023

Oct 26, 2023 23:54

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Pope Francis

Faced with the situation in the Holy Land and after canceling his visit to Israel, the Turkish president calls the Pope

The phone call between the Turkish president and the Pope comes shortly after Erdoğan canceled a visit to Israel and some economic deals with that country

Oct 26, 2023 23:34

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Justice and Peace

Canada: the profitable business of euthanasia gives food for thought

Euthanasia rates in Quebec have skyrocketed since its legalization in 2016, and the province now has the highest euthanasia rate in Canada

Oct 26, 2023 23:31

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Holy Land

From Gaza, a Catholic nun pleads for peace. They have almost no water left

Sister Nabila expressed particular concern for around 100 traumatised children they are caring for and who have known nothing but war throughout their lives.

Oct 26, 2023 23:07

ZENIT Staff