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

Pope Francis

Pope’s Surgery Is Over: This Is the Outcome and the Adjustment of His Agenda

The operation lasted three hours.

Jun 07, 2023 19:31

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Ireland: Catholics take a nosedive on the island of saints

Similarly, rises in the number of people identifying as Muslim, Hindu and non-denominational or evangelical Christians is a trend related to new migration patterns. It is also a trend we are likely to see continuing.

Jun 07, 2023 14:14

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Local Church

Ukrainian President receives Cardinal sent by Pope for peace mission

Matteo Zuppi handed over a letter from Pope Francis to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Jun 06, 2023 14:17

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

London: Call for justice presented at 10 Downing Street

On 5th June 2022, 41 people were killed and more than 80 were injured when terrorists opened fire and detonated explosives during Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Church, Owo, south-west Nigeria.

Jun 06, 2023 14:12

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Will Be Operated On, Under General Anaesthesia, in Rome Hospital

In the operation this Wednesday, June 7, general anesthesia will not be avoided.

Jun 06, 2023 14:01

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

«Vatican Bank» publishes annual report. Moneyval says it is one of the best. There are profits

IOR Moneyval rating puts the Institute as one of the best ranked institutions in the world. It now operates with more than 45 different financial counterparties.

Jun 06, 2023 08:08

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis Back in Hospital: A Routine Visit Says The Vatican Press Office

The visit to the hospital lasted about two hours. Around noon the Pope was already back in the Vatican.

Jun 06, 2023 08:04

ZENIT Staff

Church and World

Moscow Says That Putin Has No Plans To Receive Pope Francis’ Peace Envoy

For its part, the Holy See Press Office reported that Pope Francis’ envoy concluded his brief but intense visit to kyiv.

Jun 06, 2023 08:00

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

“Either You Serve God or You Serve Money. We Have To Look for What Jesus Means in This,” Says Pope Francis

Address of the Pope to the members of the Centesimus annus foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Jun 05, 2023 17:26

ZENIT Staff