Controversies•Rome

Controversial unknown book by Cardinal Fernandez, Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith is made public

The book is in the news for two reasons: the first is the fact that, as happened with the controversial «manual» of the art of kissing (whose author is the same person), this new book did not appear in those officially collected by the Vatican website when the appointment of Cardinal Fernandez was announced; the second, because of the content that some have not hesitated to describe as pornographic.

Jan 08, 2024 00:35

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

Supreme Court bars Biden from converting emergency rooms into abortion centers in Idaho

The nation’s highest court ruled that Biden cannot take advantage of a federal law to try to weaken Idaho’s abortion ban by allowing emergency room doctors to perform abortions.

Jan 08, 2024 00:28

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Francis and his most important diplomatic speech of the year: here’s what he said

Audience with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See on the occasion of the greeting of the new year.

Jan 08, 2024 00:14

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis baptizes 16 children in the Sistine Chapel: photos and words (with permission to shout and speak)

«They are the protagonists of this ceremony: they can speak, move, shout… They are in charge because it is their celebration: they are going to receive the most beautiful gift, the gift of faith, the gift of the Lord,» said the Pope to the parents and godparents of the 16 baptized children.

Jan 07, 2024 00:40

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Angelus•Pope Francis

«Do you remember the date of your baptism?» Pope’s question to all Catholics

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 7, 2024, liturgical feast of the Baptism of Jesus

Jan 07, 2024 00:36

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Eyes to heaven, feet on earth and heart in adoration: the Pope and the Magi

Homily on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 06, 2024 05:33

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis explains in 5 paragraphs what the epiphany of Jesus Christ is (and how to adore Him)

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Monday, January 6, 2024, the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

Jan 06, 2024 05:25

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Local Church•Young People

USA, “Ecumenism” and “Inter-Religious Dialogue”: Six Out of Ten Americans Have Friends of Other Religions

Forty per cent of Americans of Asian origin feel close to Asian religious traditions. It’s relevant that 11% of Asian-American adults are of the Buddhist religion, although 21% feel close to Buddhism because of family history or their culture of origin. A third or 32% of Americans of Asian origin consider themselves of no religion, compared to 26% of respondents in 2012. Christianity is the largest group of Americans of Asian origin: 34%.

Jan 06, 2024 00:33

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Gender Ideology•Young People

Idaho receives support from 24 states to protect children’s privacy against gender ideology

Activists are challenging Idaho’s law that protects the privacy, safety, and dignity of all K-12 students in public school’s locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and overnight stays.

Jan 04, 2024 00:54

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Local Church

USA: Ruling against Apple for freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Viewpoint Diversity Score brings together leaders from business, civil society, and academia who are committed to preserving the freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief in the market, workplace, and public square.

Jan 04, 2024 00:46

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Pro Life

Federal appeals court rules that doctors and hospitals in Texas are not required to perform abortions

Federal Appeals Court Denies Obligation on Texas Hospitals to Perform Abortions in Emergency Cases. Right-to-life advocates celebrated the ruling on Tuesday, January 2, arguing that it was evidence that the Biden administration had legally overreached.

Jan 04, 2024 00:43

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Good News•Local Church

The Camino de Santiago Sets New Record with Nearly Half a Million Pilgrims in 2023

Historic record: almost half a million pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in 2023, most of them for religious reasons. Americans top the list. Among the Spaniards, Andalusians are the first

Jan 04, 2024 00:39

ZENIT Staff