ZENIT Staff, Author at ZENIT - English

‘Father Duignan’s varied pastoral experience in Elphin, particularly including his time in St Angela’s College, will bring rich experience to bear upon his new responsibilities as a diocesan bishop.’

Jul 16, 2019 17:47

ZENIT Staff

Popes

Pope Francis’ Promise to the Virgin of Carmen

Article Taken from the Magazine ‘Desde la Fe’

Jul 16, 2019 15:44

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality

Launch of 'Persecution of Christians Review' (Full Discourse of Vatican's Under-Secretary for Relations With States, Monsignor Camilleri)

‘It is crucial to establish in our societies the concept of full citizenship & reject the discriminatory use of the term minorities which engenders feelings of isolation & inferiority’

Jul 16, 2019 12:51

ZENIT Staff

Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Pope Leo XIV’s response to a young Catalan woman who attempted suicide due to depression and asked the Holy Father two questions: Where can we see God when the darkness is absolute and we cannot take it anymore? How can we trust in God when it seems that nothing — not even our own life — is worth it?

Do you need to forgive? Leo XIV’s response to a heartbreaking story of crime, drugs, and neglect that moved Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s reply to Desiré, a young woman from Barcelona, who asked the Holy Father: “how can I forgive my father for almost leaving me without a mother?” and “How can I truly be reconciled with God?”