Valentina di Giorgio, Author at ZENIT - English

Articles By Valentina di Giorgio

Pope establishes study groups between dicasteries and Synod Secretariat to study issues raised in first part of synod on synodality

The Pontiff established that «the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia collaborate, «according to their respective specific competencies, in the activity of the General Secretariat of the Synod,» by forming study groups that will initiate, with a synodal method, the in-depth study of some of the themes that emerged from the First Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

Feb 18, 2024 03:33

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops

France awards Cardinal Tagle its highest distinction: the Legion of Honor

On the occasion of the presentation of the official insignia of the Legion of Honor to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Ambassador Mangin reviewed the path of the honoree, a path marked by his concern for the poorest and his many actions to help vulnerable children in Manila.

Feb 16, 2024 22:43

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Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli ambassador attacks Vatican for stating the obvious: that there is disproportionate killing in Gaza

In the Declaration, the ambassador forgets to say that the right to exist belongs to both states, not just Israel, and that this is practically the unanimous stance of the international community

Feb 15, 2024 23:33

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Milei to the Pope: I want to apologize for my statements in the past

During the cordial talks at the Secretariat of State, satisfaction was expressed for the good relations between the Holy See and the Argentine Republic and the desire to strengthen them even more. They then discussed the new government’s program to face the economic crisis.

Feb 12, 2024 23:33

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Church and World•Pope Francis•Vatican City

What Is the Pope’s and the Vatican’s Position on the War in the Holy Land?

Although a Two-State solution isn’t a novelty, as in the past Saint John Paul II as well as Benedict XVI both defended and promoted it, it’s true that Pope Francis has recalled it once again.

Feb 07, 2024 22:29

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ Tennis “Class” to Spanish Tennis Players

Pope’s speech to the delegation of the «Royal Tennis Club Barcelona»

Jan 29, 2024 14:09

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Pope Francis

For the second time, Pope Francis speaks publicly about Fiducia Supplicans and makes clarifications

After the first public affirmation in the Italian program «Che tempo fa», last January 14, Pope Francis has returned to the subject in an address to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in the context of its plenary assembly.

Jan 28, 2024 23:42

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Ecumenism•Rome

Anglicans use for the second time a Catholic basilica in Rome for their «mass»

Perhaps for the greater good a Catholic basilica has been lent to a denomination that has churches in Rome, even though last year this caused a scandal and a communiqué from the Cathedral of St. John Lateran.

Jan 28, 2024 23:38

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Government of Papua New Guinea Announces Pope’s Visit to the Country

According to Justin Tkatchdenko, Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Affairs Minister, the Holy Father would visit the country for three days. Cities such as Port Moresby, the capital, and two others of the North, would be chosen for the papal visit.

Jan 26, 2024 23:15

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Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Francis receives former president of Argentina at Vatican

The audience with the former president lasted about 20 minutes. Fernández expressed his gratitude, stating, «I had the privilege of being able to once again humbly listen to his valuable reflections on the present state of our world and thank him for everything he has done and continues to do for Argentina.»

Jan 16, 2024 23:22

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Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries

Prefect of the Doctrine of the Faith announces document on gender ideology and surrogate motherhood

Cardinal Fernández makes this statement after being asked if he wishes to clarify any issues that may cause confusion, following the Fiducia Supplicans declaration and the erotic book of which he is the author: «I must say that I don’t think I will be in the news in the future because we do not have any controversial topics planned in the dicastery, as in the recent ones,» he responds.

Jan 14, 2024 01:13

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Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis meets his own clergy four years later: this is what they talked about

At one point during the nearly three-hour meeting, the Pope announced that he will resume visits to the parishes of the diocese.

Jan 14, 2024 01:09

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Vatican Clarifies Iran Ambassador Controversy: Routine Diplomatic Honor Miscast as Political Endorsement

According to clarifications issued by both Vatican officials and the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, the honor formed part of the Vatican’s longstanding diplomatic protocol: ambassadors accredited to the Holy See who complete at least two years of service commonly receive the distinction.

Leo XIV’s first book offers a glimpse into the Augustinian spirit of the new papacy

The first copy of the Italian edition was formally presented to the Pope on May 2 by Father Joseph Farrell, the current Prior General of the Augustinians, together with Father Rocco Ronzani and Vatican publishing executive Lorenzo Fazzini.