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Iraqi government recognizes Cardinal Sako as responsible for Chaldean Catholic Church assets

The decree, published on Tuesday 11 June on the website of the Chaldean Church, recognizes the patriarchal prerogatives of Cardinal Sako and paves the way to overcoming the crisis in relations between the Chaldean Patriarchate and the political-institutional leadership of Iraq

Jun 13, 2024 17:58

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Pew Research Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Declining Religious Influence in America

Political preferences also reveal stark differences: 51% of Republicans prefer a president who shares their religious beliefs, a figure that rises to 70% among white evangelical Protestants. In contrast, only 25% of Democrats prioritize a president’s religious beliefs, and just 11% of religiously unaffiliated Americans consider it important.

Jun 13, 2024 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Pope Makes Known Message for 8th World Day of the Poor

The next World Day of the Poor will be held in November 17, 2024. As usual, the Holy Father will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration in Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Then the traditional lunch will take place with some poor people in Paul VI Hall

Jun 13, 2024 15:56

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

France: Catholics Voted Mainly for Marine Le Pen, Against the Advice of Their Bishops

In total, the bloc presented by the media as “of extreme Right” has gone from 18% to 42% in the Catholic vote over the last five years, a percentage similar to the support received by “extreme Right” candidates in the presidential elections of 2022.

Jun 13, 2024 15:52

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Alarming increase in hostilities by Jews against Christians (including Catholics) in Israel in 2023

The report details an increase in incidents of spitting, verbal and physical harassment, and serious damage to properties and graves.

Jun 12, 2024 17:56

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

After reviewing the complaint dated back to the 1970s, the Vatican decided no further Church inquiry was required. The Vatican’s finding is similar to that of the New Zealand Police, which concluded earlier this year that Cardinal John Dew had no case to answer.

Jun 12, 2024 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

South Carolina Governor signs “Help Not Harm” bill prohibiting transgender procedures and treatments for minors

Governor McMaster tweeted his support for the law, stating that the “Help Not Harm” bill protects children from irreversible gender transition procedures and prohibits the use of public funds for such treatments.

Jun 12, 2024 17:42

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

The divine inspiration of the Bible explained by Pope Francis

Pope’s General Audience, June 12, 2024 on the Divine Inspiration of the Bible

Jun 12, 2024 17:38

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Documents•Pope Francis

The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality. Summary, ideas and proposals of a new Vatican document

Origin and status of the document, drafting process, structure, main ideas and practical suggestions

Jun 12, 2024 05:32

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis•Rome

Pope face to face with more priests in Rome: from gays to ideologies, these were the topics discussed

Among the topics addressed were pastoral issues related to the diocese, the role and identity of the priest, and the beauty of being priests. Pope returned to the issue of the admission of homosexuals in seminaries

Jun 11, 2024 15:31

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

200 representatives of ecclesial movements and communities from all over the world in Rome for annual meeting

This year’s Meeting with the Moderators of international associations aims to highlight some examples of synodal structures and practices already implemented in associations and movements that can be an example and stimulus for the whole Church, such as sharing experiences of faith within small groups or small communities, community discernment, co-responsibility of lay and ordained ministers in assuming roles of governance

Jun 11, 2024 15:26

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

The Pope’s historic visit to the Capitol in Rome

The Jubilee of 2025 among the main topics discussed between the Pope and the Mayor of Rome

Jun 10, 2024 17:00

ZENIT Staff

During the audience, he delivered the fifteenth reflection on joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Joy explained by the Pope as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Pope’s General Audience, November 27, 2024 on Joy as Fruit of the Holy Spirit

he clarified that the document is not “strictly normative” and will require thoughtful interpretation and application over time.

Pope Francis determines that final synod document on synodality is papal magisterium

Drawing from “Amoris Laetitia”, he reiterated that not every doctrinal or moral debate requires magisterial intervention. Local churches are encouraged to explore “inculturated solutions” that honor traditions while addressing unique challenges.