Pope Francis

Pope Francis at the Opening Mass of the Synod: “We Are Not Here to Carry Out A Parliamentary Meeting or Plan of Reformation”

The Pope’s homily at the opening Mass of the Synod on Synodaliy, held in Saint Peter’s Square

Oct 04, 2023 13:55

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Laudate Deum: Vatican presents Pope’s new ecological exhortation with video and summary

In the last chapter, «Spiritual Motivations,» the Holy Father calls upon people of all religious confessions to respond. He also reminds Catholics that in the light of faith there is a responsibility to care for God’s creation and that this implies respect for the laws of nature and recognition of the beauty and richness of God’s creation.

Oct 04, 2023 13:49

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Palestine and Israel: Data and News for Tourism

After the dark time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the figures of the flow of tourists and pilgrims to the Holy Land in the first semester of 2023 continue being promising. On September 27, 2023, Israel obtained the coveted admission in the United States Visa Waiver Program, which changes things.

Oct 03, 2023 13:04

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Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace

UN official calls for silencing those who support natural marriage and oppose abortion

The report calls on governments to curb “gendered disinformation” arguing it is a form of “gender based violence.” Further, the report says criticizing gender ideology is a strategy to silence the free expression of women and “gender nonconforming” people.

Oct 03, 2023 13:01

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Rome

Cardinals That Presented Dubia to the Pope Explain Why They Did So

The Cardinals point out that the Pope did not answer a reformulation of the Dubia presented on August 21

Oct 02, 2023 14:48

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Pope Francis

What did the cardinals ask that made the Pope answer? Full text of the dubia

Full text of the first 5 dubias presented on the Synod on Synodality

Oct 02, 2023 14:35

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Pope Francis

On the eve of the beginning of the Synod Pope responds to 5 “dubia” of cardinals: full text of response

The cardinals who signed the dubia are Robert Sarah, Raymond Burke, Joseph Zen, Juan Sandovan Iñiguez and Walter Brandmuller.

Oct 02, 2023 14:20

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Am I a sinner or am I corrupt? The Pope’s reflection from Sunday’s Gospel

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, October 1, 2023

Oct 01, 2023 00:14

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Pope Francis

Pope announces meeting with children from around the world at Vatican and document on St. Therese of the Child Jesus

The apostolic exhortation on St. Therese of the Child Jesus will be published on October 15 and the world meeting with children at the Vatican will be held on November 6.

Oct 01, 2023 00:06

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

The humor of the Holy Spirit: Pope’s homily to new cardinals

Pope’s Homily at the Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of New Cardinals

Sep 30, 2023 00:40

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Pope Francis

The importance of silence: three reflections by Pope Francis

Pope’s address at the Prayer Vigil in St. Peter’s Square

Sep 30, 2023 00:31

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Vatican-Vietnam Agreement Comes into Force: Pope Francis Sends Letter to Vietnamese Catholics

Pope Francis sent a Letter to all the country’s Catholics on the occasion of the adoption of the Agreement on the Status of the Resident Papal Representative and the Office of the Resident Papal Representative of the Holy See in Vietnam.

Sep 29, 2023 14:16

ZENIT Staff