ZENIT Staff, Author at ZENIT - English

Pope’s “Awaited” Christmas Address to the Roman Curia: The Emphasis Is on Conversion

Pope Francis’ full 2022 Christmas Greetings to the Roman Curia.

Dec 23, 2022 20:42

Dutch Bishops Remove Title “Catholic” from a University. Vatican Gives It Back

Founded in 1923 in Holland’s oldest city, the University was created by Catholics who wanted a University with that identity.

Dec 23, 2022 20:26

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Analysis Opinion•Church and World

The Post-Christian condition atheist, indifferent, or something else?

They lie just beneath the surface, yearning for answers. If people today are dissociated from Christianity, it is not because they are indifferent; they are disillusioned.

Dec 23, 2022 00:22

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General Audience•Pope Francis•Spirituality

Three Aids To Exercise Good Discernment According to Pope Francis

The Holy Father’s General Audience on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, on aids that can facilitate the exercise of discernment.

Dec 22, 2022 15:34

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Interview•Spirituality

A Cyclist’s Spirituality

Interview with the author of a book on cycling and spirituality: he is a priest.

Dec 22, 2022 00:17

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Father Marko Rupnik

Two questions are involved: the absolution of an accomplice in a sin against the 6th Commandment (which implies excommunication for the confessor and the invalidity of the confession) and abuses against adult persons.

Dec 21, 2022 15:39

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Rupnik Case: Jesuits Invite to Denounce and Make Known Their Structure to Handle Complaints

“A few months ago, we established a team of people, women and men, from various disciplines and with a variety of expertise in dealing with these situations. They are available, and indeed have been, to listen, support and to help,” says Jesuit Johan Verschueren.

Dec 21, 2022 15:37

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

In Regard to the Rupnik Case, Jesuits Explain How Their Survivor Response System Works

Statement of the Delegate of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus for the International Houses in Rome.

Dec 21, 2022 15:32

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Ecumenism•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Gives Three Fragments of Athens’ Parthenon, which Were in the Vatican Museums, to the Greek Orthodox

The Holy See said it was a “concrete sign of its sincere desire to continue on the ecumenical path of the testimony of the Truth.”

Dec 17, 2022 16:33

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Rome

President of the Pontifical Academy for Life Would Sue the Media That Brought to Light Alleged Embezzlement

“It is seriously injurious to affirm that the Bishop supposedly used Vatican funds for the expenses of his own private apartment, whose renovation he paid for personally,” states a message sent by Archbishop Paglia’s personal secretary to the digital media “The Pillar.”

Dec 17, 2022 16:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope’s Message for the World Day of Peace: To Begin Again from COVID, to Trace Paths of Peace Together

The Holy Father’s Message on the occasion of the 2023 World Day of Peace.

Dec 17, 2022 16:22

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Rome•Vatican City

U.S. media unveils alleged million-dollar fraud at Vatican Museums

New York attorney Sarah Rose Speno came upon what she called a “high-tech heist of world class treasured art” when she sought to acquire licensing rights to artwork owned by the Vatican Museums.

Dec 14, 2022 15:12

ZENIT Staff