Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

At the conclusion of the ordination, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the Prelate of Opus Dei, offered words of gratitude and encouragement. He reminded the new deacons that their mission mirrors the life of Christ, the ultimate servant.

Nov 24, 2024 22:01

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Pope Francis•Young People

3 means that can help to move forward with courage in life, according to Pope Francis

Pope’s Homily at the Mass for Christ the King of the Universe and World Youth Day 2024

Nov 24, 2024 21:55

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis explains how Jesus is king

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, November 24, 2024

Nov 24, 2024 21:51

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

The day began with a Mass at the Vatican Grottoes near Benedict’s tomb, presided over by Archbishop Georg Gänswein. Later, Pope Francis received the honorees in a private audience, affirming their dedication to the Church’s mission.

Nov 24, 2024 21:49

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Pro Life

Mexico: Zacatecas decriminalizes baby killing. With MORENA it has gone from 1 to almost 20 states

At the beginning of former President López Obrador’s six-year term, abortion was only decriminalized in Mexico City.

Nov 24, 2024 21:40

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Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

Al Sabaileh: the Abraham Accords and Trump’s second term

For the Jordanian scholar, the plan that led to normalisation with Israel ‘seems dormant’ but remains a valid ‘basis’. The Middle East is a different reality today compared to the Tycoon’s first term. The ‘zero conflict’ policy pursued by Riyadh privileges the economic sphere and opens up dialogue with Tehran. The centrality of the Palestinian issue to stop conflicts.

Nov 22, 2024 22:54

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to visit France on December 15, 2024

Pope Francis to Make Historic Visit to Corsica, Embracing Mediterranean Traditions

Nov 21, 2024 20:38

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Local Church

USA: bishop reestablishes the Old Church Order of Widows for his diocese

The six women currently discerning their vocation in the Order of Widows represent diverse backgrounds but share a common longing to serve God in the wake of profound personal loss

Nov 21, 2024 20:33

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Rising Rebellion: Italian Clergy Sanctioned for Rejecting Pope Francis

By enforcing penalties against dissenters, the Church seeks to preserve unity and authority. Yet the persistence of such voices suggests unresolved fractures in Catholicism’s global community.

Nov 21, 2024 20:31

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Pope Francis

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis on the Renewal of the Study of Church History

Letter to help priests to better interpret the social reality on the theme of the renewal of the study of the Church

Nov 21, 2024 20:27

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Local Church

Kenya: church refuses donations from country’s president to avoid blurring boundaries between politics and religion

«These funds will be returned to the respective donors. Furthermore, the promised additional Sh3 million for the construction of the Fathers’ house, as well as the donation of a parish bus by the President, are hereby declined,» said Archbishop Anyolo.

Nov 21, 2024 20:19

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Pope Francis

Police catch “king of fraud” around Vatican: he pretended to be Pope’s Nuncio

Ramunni’s penchant for disguise isn’t limited to bishops’ robes. In a separate case, he and an accomplice were caught in Treviso impersonating Vatican officials

Nov 21, 2024 20:17

ZENIT Staff