Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to receive outgoing president of Argentina, Alberto Fernández

This will be the third time Alberto Fernandez and the Pope meet

Nov 23, 2023 00:32

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

New funeral rites for ashes: Polish bishops advance burial regulations for bishops and priests

The Commission for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, led by Bishop Piotr Greger, presented the next stage of work during the plenary session, marking a milestone in the regulation of Christian funerals with urns.

Nov 23, 2023 00:22

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Three Paths for Communication and Blessed Acutis Explained by the Pope

Pope’s address to the Delegations of The Italian Catholic Weeklies Federation; The Italian Periodic Press Union; The Coral Association; and the AIART Media Citizens Association

Nov 23, 2023 00:13

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Good News•Protection of vulnerable people•Testimonies

Three nuns receive English recognition for their fight against human trafficking

All three sisters are experts and strong advocates in the fight against slavery. They are Sister Seli Thomas, SMI, from India; Sister Patricia Ebegbulem, SSL, from Nigeria; and Sister Francoise Jiranonda, SPC, from Thailand.

Nov 23, 2023 00:07

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Holy Land•Pope Francis

Palestinians and Israelis tell Pope of their plight: «I have heard how they suffer from each other,» says Francis

After both meetings, both Palestinians and Israelis held press conferences in the Italian capital. Both have stressed that the Pope listened to their stories

Nov 22, 2023 23:50

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Local Church

Catholic Social Teaching – Possibly the Church’s Best Kept Secret – Gospel-Inspired Pathway to Harmonious Living

With its focus on see, discern, and act, Catholic Social Teaching (CST) brings together the letters and encouragements of popes since 1891 in a format that will appeal to all those looking for an accessible guide to the Catholic Church’s moral compass. With its contents aimed at creating a better world founded on truth, justice and love, CST offers a treasure trove of knowledge for schools, parish volunteers and charities.

Nov 22, 2023 23:47

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis launches novena to pray for peace

Francis asks for prayers for peace in the world and in the Holy Land, that “the difficulties resolve themselves in dialogue and negotiation and not with a mountain of dead.” The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network proposes a novena.

Nov 22, 2023 23:40

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Why The Church is Catholic

Address at the General Audience of November 22, on the second aspect of the proclamation: universality

Nov 22, 2023 23:38

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Analysis Opinion•Interview

Vatican Diplomacy? The Challenge to Assume Responsibilities in a Different Way from The Past

Geo-Literature that moves the world: the power of diplomacy and the fascination of books, also in the Church’s international action. Interview with diplomat Fernand Gentilini

Nov 22, 2023 15:59

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Persecuted Christians

15 countries to illuminate their main monuments in red for persecuted Christians

From November 19 to 26, at least 20 cathedrals and hundreds of churches and monuments will be illuminated in 15 countries around the world.

Nov 21, 2023 22:06

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis watches documentary on Ukraine invasion

The Pope stayed until the end of the screening and, after a minute of silence in prayer for the victims of the conflict and a brief speech by the director, he addressed a few words of greeting to the participants.

Nov 21, 2023 22:01

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Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope in Argentina? Francis calls Milei who invites him to visit the country

Pope Francis reportedly listened to the challenges mentioned by Milei and told him that he must face this stage with «wisdom and courage.»

Nov 21, 2023 21:59

ZENIT Staff