Pope Francis

After Five Days in Hospital, Pope Francis Spends His Days Working, Reading, Praying and Resting

Pope Francis continues to eat normally.

Jun 12, 2023 01:18

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Camino de Guadalupe: Hiking, Cycling and Nature as Evangelization Project in Mexico

This religious tourism project also aims to benefit the impoverished communities it passes through.

Jun 11, 2023 15:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Catholic Priest Murdered in Africa

He had less than a year as a priest.

Jun 11, 2023 15:16

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Four Days After Being Operated, This is What the Doctors Are Saying about Pope Francis’ Health and These Are the Personalities and Embassies That Have Written to Him

He watched the Sunday mass on TV and later received the Eucharist. The medical personnel who follow his evolution see favorable results.

Jun 11, 2023 15:08

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: On World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, Pray for Priests to be Faithful Stewards and Strengthened in Service to the Gospel

On this day, priests are encouraged to reflect on the dignity of their vocation and be renewed in their priestly commitment to serving Christ and His Church.

Jun 11, 2023 07:30

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

NFL kicker uses White House visit to highlight pro-life stance

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker sported a pro-life message during the team’s White House visit on Monday in celebration of their Super Bowl victory.

Jun 11, 2023 07:25

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Ecumenism

Catholics and Orthodox: Commission Agrees on Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millennium and Today

The discussion focused on synodality and primacy in East and West over the course of the second millennium, giving as far as possible a common reading of that history.

Jun 11, 2023 07:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Two Days After His Surgery Pope Francis Begins to Work Again From Hospital

The Pope’s health is evolving favourably. He continues on a liquid diet, reads the newspaper and is working from his room at the Gemelli Hospital.

Jun 09, 2023 15:07

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

Rest, Liquid Diet and a Telephone Call

Among the many messages of closeness, he was moved by the affection of the family of little Miguel Ángel, baptized by Pope Francis on March 31 during his visit to the pediatric oncology and neurosurgery floors of the hospital.

Jun 08, 2023 00:17

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people•Young People

USA: Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online

The signatories of the letter are Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia; Bishop Robert P. Reed; and Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester.

Jun 08, 2023 00:11

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Annual Survey Provides Insight into the State of the Permanent Diaconate in the Church

The estimated number of permanent deacons in active ministry was 13,695 in 2022, the lowest number since 2011. Although the proportion of active permanent deacons in the Latin Church is expected to remain relatively stable.

Jun 08, 2023 00:06

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Testimonies

Why Is Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Patroness of the Missions Although She Never Went on Mission? Pope Francis Responds

General Audience of the Pope Wednesday June 7, 2023 on Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus as a witness of apostolic zeal.

Jun 07, 2023 19:35

ZENIT Staff