Rome

Proceedings of the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region Presented in Rome

The Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian Region was held in October 2019 and reached, in its preparatory phase, some 87,000 people from eight countries and one overseas territory. The proceedings of this ecclesial assembly were published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

Jun 04, 2024 18:58

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Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace

World Health Organization promotes inclusion of pro-abortion group; conservative countries contest and stop measure

The same delegate accused the United States of politicizing the WHO, alluding to the fact that if Donald Trump is elected to a second term the U.S. “position reflected in this room would change.”

Jun 04, 2024 18:26

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Pope Francis

3 dimensions of Corpus Christi (the Eucharist) explained simply by the Pope

Pope’s Homily on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Jun 03, 2024 18:26

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Gender Ideology•Religious Freedom•Testimonies

Professional footballer suspended 4 games for refusing to support LGBT campaign in Ligue 1 match

Besides covering up the “homophobia” badge on his jersey with tape, Camara reportedly chose not to partake in a pre-match group picture featuring a banner with a similar message against “homophobia.”

Jun 03, 2024 18:13

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Local Church•Testimonies

Real Madrid Goes to the Cathedral to Offer the Champions League Cup to the Virgin of Almudena

Real Madrid went on Sunday afternoon, June 2, to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena, to offer the Patroness of the Spanish capital, the 15th Champions League, which it won on Saturday night in London, against Borussia Dortmund.

Jun 03, 2024 06:12

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Angelus•Pope Francis

The Eucharist explained as a gift by Pope Francis on Corpus Christi Day

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, June 2, 2024

Jun 02, 2024 18:30

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Former Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly to Step Down as U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican

U.S. ambassador to the Vatican leaves Rome: the embassy remains as follows

May 31, 2024 16:23

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Persecuted Christians

14 Christians murdered in Congo after refusing to convert to Islam

The events occurred near the center of Eringeti approximately ten days ago and were documented in a chilling video that the jihadists disseminated and which reached Europe through civilian sources.

May 31, 2024 16:21

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Testimonies•Vocations

A deaf-mute is ordained as a Catholic priest for the first time in Indian history

The 38-year-old member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross graduated from college in Mumbai before embracing the religious life. The new priest told AsiaNews: “My vocation and mission as a priest are to provide all the Sacraments in the Indian Sign Language to all deaf Catholics in India” as well as “support God calling” them to the religious life.

May 31, 2024 10:28

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General Audience•Pope Francis

New cycle of Pope’s catechesis begins: The Holy Spirit and the Bride (the Church)

Pope’s General Audience, May 29, 2024 on The Holy Spirit and the Church (introduction)

May 30, 2024 17:53

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Catholic Church in USA presents annual report against sexual abuse: these are the advances and pitfalls

This is the twenty-first such report since 2002 when the U.S. bishops established and adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, a comprehensive framework of procedures to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy and establish protocols to protect children and young people.

May 30, 2024 17:49

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Incensing at the Start of Mass

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

May 30, 2024 17:38

ZENIT Staff