Church and World•Dicasteries

Holy See will participate in the Venice Biennale: this is what its pavilion will look like

Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Commissioner of the Holy See’s Pavilion, has expressed his delight that it has been possible to secure the Holy See’s presence at a Biennale which celebrates the role of architects in creating a better and more sustainable future for our world.

Feb 21, 2023 14:07

ZENIT Staff

Protection of vulnerable people•Sanctity of Life

New Study Confirms that Abortions Have No Positive Effect on a Woman’s Psyche

The study questions legislation on abortion in Germany and Austria. In these countries, abortion has been exempt from penalty for almost 50 years, to avoid alleged “serious damages to the mental health of a pregnant woman.

Feb 20, 2023 23:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Fatima: 2022 Statistics Show That Pilgrims Have Returned: There Were Five Million Visits

Spain, Poland and Italy are the countries from which most pilgrims arrive, followed by Ukraine, Brazil and the United States.

Feb 20, 2023 23:13

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

WYD Lisbon 2023 presents the new website

A new image and with the content now available in the five official languages of the meeting: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Feb 20, 2023 07:17

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Rome

Forthcoming Congress in Rome on How to Find Peaceful and Cultural Solutions to Wars

The Symposium’s main inspiration is the theme of war/conflict, but the most important thing is that it’s oriented to finding peaceful and prosperous solutions, while reconstructing a genuine Christian culture.

Feb 19, 2023 16:31

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Explains The Extraordinary Way to Which Jesus Invites Us

Address on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Feb 19, 2023 16:26

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis

Pope’s Address on Pastors and Laity: Exploring Ways of Participation

The Holy Father’s address to participants in the Conference organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

Feb 18, 2023 16:18

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Dicasteries•Pope Francis

The Canonist’s Mission: A Path of Judicial Wisdom Says Pope Regarding Law and Evangelization

The Holy Father’s address to legal practitioners participants in the Formation Course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota.

Feb 18, 2023 16:11

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Pope Francis

Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey: Pope’s Message for Lent 2023

Relating Lenten Penance with the Synodal Journey, the Holy Father proposes two “paths” to follow in his 2023 Lenten Message, to ascend with Jesus and reach the goal with Him.

Feb 17, 2023 13:53

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Pope Francis

Love for the Virgin Mary, Prayer of Suffrage and Attention to the Poor Are Spiritual Lines Pope Highlights to Religious

The Holy Father’s address to participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception .

Feb 17, 2023 13:48

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Church and World•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Jesuits Question Pontiff About Why Pedro Arrupe Isn’t Canonized,  About the Election of Jesuit Bishops and About Why He Accepted to Be Pope

The Pope answered Jesuits’ questions during his recent trip to the Congo and South Sudan.

Feb 16, 2023 20:27

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Church and World•Justice and Peace

Holy See Mission Hosts Anti-Trafficking Memorandum Signing

Representatives from the Santa Marta Group and the United States Homeland Security Investigations gathered at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 to sign a crucial partnership agreement in the prevention of human trafficking.

Feb 16, 2023 19:39

ZENIT Staff