Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Three Aspects of Saint Peter’s Name on “Pope’s Day”

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Jun 29, 2023 13:22

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Local Church

German Catholic Church releases latest statistics: increase in sacraments and defections

In 2022, 1,447 people entered the Catholic Church (2021: 1,465), and 3,753 people were readmitted (2021: 4,116). There was another massive increase in the number of people leaving the Church in 2022, with 522,821 people leaving (2021: 359,338).

Jun 28, 2023 14:19

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Pope Francis

The Holy Spirit Is Memory and Guide: Pope’s Words to American Catholics, Disciples of Christ

Address of the Pope to the International Commission for dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Disciples of Christ.

Jun 28, 2023 14:13

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Dicasteries

All of Us Need to Be Determined to “Sing Together as a Choir”: Joint Letter of Two Dicasteries Addressed to All Involved in the Church’s Mission of Education

Joint letter from the Department for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and from the Department for Culture and Education addressed to agents of the educational mission of Catholic schools.

Jun 28, 2023 14:08

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Local Church

Catholic Magdala Center Is Awarded TripAdvisor’s 2023 “Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best” Prize

It is ranked as one of the top 10 attractions in the Middle East region.

Jun 28, 2023 14:02

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General Audience•Pope Francis

What Does Education Constitute? Pope Francis Explains It with The Life of a Saint of Oceania

General Audience of the Pope Wednesday June 28 on a witness of apostolic zeal: Saint Mary MacKillop.

Jun 28, 2023 13:43

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Dicasteries

Dicastery for Divine Worship Establishes Biblical Readings for the Mass “To Pray for Chastity”

El término «continential» utilizado en el Misal Romano tiene un significado más amplio y se refiere a todo lo que cada bautizado debe hacer para revestirse de Crist

Jun 27, 2023 22:03

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Church and World

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi Begins Peace Mission in Russia Entrusted to Him by the Pope 

The Vatican is expected to intervene in the prisoner exchange and the return of children taken by the Russians.

Jun 27, 2023 21:57

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

What Did Pope Francis Discuss with His Council of Cardinals? The Forthcoming Synod, The Protection of Minors, The Diocesan Curias . . . 

The first steps were taken in reflecting on how to put into practice the spirit, principles and criteria of the Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium in the diocesan curiae.

Jun 27, 2023 21:53

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Local Church•Testimonies

Pakistan: the new Catholic Church in a predominantly Muslim country

The foundation stone for the church was laid in June 2007 by the parish priest at that time, Father James Archangelus, and Cardinal Coutts, who served as the bishop of Faisalabad back then. The construction of the church was successfully completed under the guidance and support of Monsignor Rehmat.

Jun 26, 2023 05:18

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Local Church•Young People

JMJ Sports: Exciting Sporting Events Added to the World Youth Day Festival

To participate in any of the tournaments, it is necessary to be registered as a pilgrim for JMJ Lisbon 2023 and be between 16 and 30 years old. Registration is individual, allowing participants to meet young pilgrims from around the world, and you can only register for one of the tournaments.

Jun 26, 2023 05:12

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Justice and Peace

Important Ruling by the Federal Administrative Court: Prayer Vigils Outside Abortion Clinics Are Legal

The verdict has been met with relief and gratitude by pro-life groups. Pavica Vojnović, leader of the «40 Days for Life» prayer group in Pforzheim, expressed her satisfaction and highlighted the importance of protecting every human life.

Jun 26, 2023 05:05

ZENIT Staff