Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Explains What Constitutes Wisdom and Foolishness

The Holy Father’s address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer, on Sunday, November 12, 2023

Nov 13, 2023 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

After refusing to resign, Pope Francis removes American bishop. No public explanation is given for the decision

Thanks to a statement from the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, it is known that on November 9, 2023, the Pope asked Bishop Strickland to resign, but he refused. Following this refusal, the Pope removed the Bishop of Tyler.

Nov 12, 2023 23:13

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

U.S. government to censor opponents using artificial intelligence

The executive order provides backing to the already existing whole-of-government censorship regime that was brought to light in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election.

Nov 11, 2023 16:51

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Documents•Vatican City

Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Responds to Doubts Regarding Baptism of Transexuals and Homosexuals as Godparents in Sacraments

Official response to some questions on the possible participation in the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage by transexuals and homo-affective persons.

Nov 10, 2023 17:51

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Speaks Clearly and Harshly About Violence Against Women and Exposes the Role of the Media

Pope’s Message for the National Campaign Regarding Violence against Women, organized by RAI Radio 1

Nov 10, 2023 17:48

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

This Is the Pope’s Agenda for His Closing of the Year in Dubai

Among the main events: an address to the COP28 Assembly and the opening of the Faith Pavilion

Nov 10, 2023 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

Is the Holy Sepulcher Stone Exuding Blood and Oil? Franciscans of Jerusalem Respond

“There is no supernatural phenomenon that can attest to what is affirmed in the text attached to the video, and no Franciscan of the Custody of the Holy Land is implicated in this revelation.”

Nov 10, 2023 17:41

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

YouTube Censures Catholic Channel in English

In the past, other channels of Catholic content suffered similar abuse for the same reason – really – that ours has been removed: for its clearly Catholic content.

Nov 10, 2023 16:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

(ZENIT News / Washington, 11.09.2023).- Across the United States, approximately 2,750 pregnancy help centers offer life-affirming support to pregnant and parenting women in need. Some of these centers have been the targets of violence, vandalism, and an orchestrated campaign to malign their […]

Nov 09, 2023 23:49

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis Will Offer Lunch and Mass for the Poor in the Vatican

This year the Lunch is being offered by the Hilton Hotels of Italy.

Nov 09, 2023 23:36

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Jesus Wasn’t Against the Wealthy Nor Did He Condemn Profit

In his latest work, «The Economy of Parables,» Father Robert Sirico reveals how Christian doctrines embrace private property and encourage responsible prosperity.

Nov 09, 2023 23:35

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality

Life is waiting and pilgrimage. Be ready for the encounter.

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, November 12, 2023

Nov 09, 2023 00:31

ZENIT Staff