Vatican Diplomacy

Russia confirms collaboration with Vatican to facilitate reunion of displaced children with their families

This joint effort has also made it possible to clarify and synchronize data on displaced children, halting the search for those currently residing with their parents and relatives in Ukraine or in European Union countries.

Dec 16, 2023 20:59

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Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican hosts Arab League, Israel attacks Catholic parish in Gaza

The Secretary of State expressed the well-known position on the urgent need to achieve the full implementation of the two-state solution and an internationally guaranteed special status for the city of Jerusalem for a lasting peace in the region.

Dec 16, 2023 20:51

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Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israeli army attacks Catholic parish of the Holy Family in Gaza

Israelis open fire on Christians in Gaza. Christians are being targeted by Israeli snipers. Mother and daughter killed.

Dec 16, 2023 20:47

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Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Pope sets date for canonization of Argentinean «Mama Antula»

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 12.16.2023).- After the usual consultation with the College of Cardinals, Pope Francis decided to proceed with the Canonization of Blessed María Antonia de San José (in secular life: María Antonia De Paz y Figueroa), known as Mama […]

Dec 16, 2023 20:42

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Analysis Opinion•Pro Life

Do women suffer from depression after their abortions?

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis in BMC Psychiatry claims that globally the prevalence of post-abortion depression is 34.5% — more than one in three women.

Dec 16, 2023 19:18

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Dicasteries•Woman

Vatican Explains That Single Mothers Can Go to Communion

Letter to His Excellency, The Most Reverend Ramón Alfredo de la Cruz Baldera, Bishop of the Diocese of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, on single mothers’ access to Eucharistic Communio.

Dec 14, 2023 14:05

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Persecuted Christians

Russia bans Knights of Columbus, Caritas and Greek Catholic Church in occupied Ukraine

The Russian occupation authorities ordered to transfer the movable and immovable property and church lands to the management of the military-civilian occupation administration of the Zaporižja region. The Knights of Columbus are labeled as agents of the United States.

Dec 14, 2023 13:59

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Spirituality

John the Baptist: witness of light and joy

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, December 18, 2023. Third Sunday of Advent. «Gaudete Sunday»

Dec 14, 2023 13:59

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Confirmed: Pope Francis to visit Belgium in 2024

The specific date and program for this exceptional visit will be defined in consultation with the two universities, Belgian civil authorities, and those of the Vatican

Dec 13, 2023 14:25

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General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope concludes catechesis on apostolic zeal by explaining Christian openness to Word and service

Pope’s General Audience December 13 on being open to the Word of God and to the service of others

Dec 13, 2023 00:12

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Church and World•Vatican City

UNESCO Approves Plan for Swiss Guard’s New Barracks in the Vatican

With this approval, the project’s detailed planning will begin in 2024 and the actual construction in early 2026.

Dec 12, 2023 23:43

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Explains Why the Vatican’s Nativity Scene Evokes Bethlehem and Saint Francis

Greeting of His Holiness Pope Francis to the donors of the Nativity Scene and Christmas tree in Saint Peter’s Square

Dec 12, 2023 23:39

ZENIT Staff