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Is the Pope frustrated, did he talk about euthanasia with Macron? Three answers on flight from France to Rome

On the return flight from Marseille to Rome, the Pope gave a press conference where he spoke about migration, euthanasia, Macron and his frustrations that things are not changing on migration.

Sep 23, 2023 23:02

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

The Pope’s second and last day in France: from Macron to the Missionaries of Charity and 100,000 French in the streets

The Pope’s second day in France featured a busy agenda with room for Macron and the Missionaries of Charity.

Sep 23, 2023 22:57

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

How Do I Know If I Trust God? Pope Explains It in Marseilles with Two Women: Mary and Elizabeth

Pope’s Homily in Marseilles’ Velodrome Stadium

Sep 23, 2023 22:49

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope in France: his first day in France

Prime Minister receives the Pope in Marseille and later the Pope holds a meeting with the Catholic community, followed by an interreligious event.

Sep 22, 2023 23:23

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Testimonies

Pope Invites Cameroonian Priests for a Beer

On September 15th, the Cameroonian bishops were accompanied by priests from the same country, some of whom were their secretaries, support staff, or Cameroonian clergy studying in Rome. After concelebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, they accompanied their bishops to the audience with the Pope

Sep 22, 2023 23:16

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez Nominated for the Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, first awarded in 1988 to Nelson Mandela and Anatoli Marchenko, is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to work in the field of human rights

Sep 22, 2023 23:14

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vatican City

Synod 2023: Two Chinese Bishops In (with Government’s Permission), Cardinal Ladaria Out

Valentina di Giorgio (ZENIT News / Rome, 22.09.2023).- There were two surprises in the list of participants in the Synod on Synodality, which the Holy See Press Office published on Thursday, September 21. The first was the names of two Bishops of […]

Sep 22, 2023 23:11

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Young People

Scientific Study Warns of Risks of «Gender Change» in Children

One of the most striking aspects of the report is its reference to a follow-up study conducted in Sweden, which included 324 adults who had opted for gender transition. In comparison to a control group, the study participants showed a significantly higher mortality rate

Sep 22, 2023 23:08

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis explains to Catholics in France what the ministry of «exchange of glances» is all about

Pope’s words on the occasion of the Marian prayer with the clergy of the Archdiocese of Marseille

Sep 22, 2023 23:04

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Ukraine: Caritas warehouse targeted and destroyed with drones

Pope Francis denounced the use of conventional weapons against civilian targets in a message to Ghanian Cardinal Peter Turkson following the drone strike.

Sep 22, 2023 23:02

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Mozambique: Terrorists kill 11 Christians in an attack in Cabo Delgado province

At least 11 Christians were massacred by terrorists on Friday, September 15, 2023, in northern Mozambique. According to information provided to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) by Brother Boaventura, a missionary of the Brothers of the Poor of Jesus Christ in the region, the murders took place in the village of Naquitengue, near Mocimboa da Praia, in Cabo Delgado province. The area has been the target of attacks by Islamic extremists since 2017.

Sep 21, 2023 22:49

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Spain: Diocese will only allow new baptisms if parents are convinced

Starting from the 2023-2024 academic year, parents who wish to have their children baptized (and who have wavering faith or baptize «out of tradition») will be invited to follow a path to take this step convinced and aware.

Sep 21, 2023 22:47

ZENIT Staff