Dicasteries

Pontifical Academy of Theology renewed: 8 new members, 2 of them women

The new statutes, approved by the Pope on November 1, provide for up to fifty-five Academicians, allowing for the participation of new personalities in the near future. The intention is to «internationalize» the academic body and also provide space for theologians from other Christian denominations to strengthen the ecumenical

Dec 08, 2023 01:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

[PHOTO GALLERY] These were the golden roses that the Pope gave to the Virgin Mary

Before heading to the Spanish Steps for the tribute to the Immaculate Conception, the Pope greeted some of those present, especially the sick.

Dec 08, 2023 01:45

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Pope Francis

Pope Francis announces first World Children’s Day at the Vatican for 2024

The initiative, sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education, answers the question: what kind of world do we want to pass on to children growing up?

Dec 08, 2023 01:41

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

2 ways Mary guarded her sinless heart (explained by the Pope)

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Friday, December 8, 2023, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary

Dec 08, 2023 01:37

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Local Church•Pope Francis

6 new ambassadors to the Vatican present themselves to the Pope

Address of the Pope during the ceremony of presentation of credentials of the new ambassadors of Kuwait, New Zealand, Malawi, Guinea, Sweden and Chad to the Holy See.

Dec 08, 2023 01:34

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope accepts resignation of leader of Syro-Malabar Catholics in India with heartfelt letter

Letter of the Pope to Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly, of the Syro-Malabar, in India, on the occasion of his acceptance of his resignation

Dec 08, 2023 01:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Ecclesial maturity, fidelity to the charism and commitment to peace: 3 tasks of the Pope to the Focolare Movement

Pope’s address on the occasion of the audience for the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Focolare Movement

Dec 08, 2023 01:27

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City•Young People

Blessing of the Christ Child returns to St. Peter’s Square with the Pope

In recent years, this event has gained popularity in Italy and abroad (United States, Philippines, England, Ireland, South America, and many others), involving hundreds of communities and dioceses where bishops and priests have chosen to dedicate this Advent Sunday to the encounter with the Baby Jesus figurines and to welcome families, animators, and religious members of the local Church.

Dec 06, 2023 23:46

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

The Fourth Characteristic of the Christian Proclamation Takes Place in The Holy Spirit, Says Pope Francis

The Holy Father’s General Audience on Wednesday, December 6, on the fourth aspect of the proclamation: it must take place in the Holy Spiri.

Dec 06, 2023 23:33

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

These Are The Four Important Topics to Which The Pope Dedicated Two Days for Reflection

Pope Francis dedicated Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th of December to address, with his Council of Cardinals, four important issues regarding the Church at the universal level

Dec 06, 2023 23:21

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

USA: moms who oppose inclusion of men who feel they are women in sports competitions illegally expelled

Moms for Liberty-Yolo County, Independent Council on Women’s sports, and several parental rights and women’s advocates are challenging library officials in a California county for shutting down their event held at a library to discuss the harms of allowing men to participate in women’s sports.

Dec 06, 2023 23:18

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

USA: Government sued for illegal investigation of pro-life groups

Washington state’s attorney general conducted an unlawful and unconstitutional investigation into two faith-based, pro-life nonprofits’ privileged records and materials, singling out the organizations because of their life-affirming views.

Dec 06, 2023 23:13

ZENIT Staff