Valentina di Giorgio, Author at ZENIT - English

Articles By Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican for the Third Time

It will be the third time that the two leaders meet, after the previous meetings in May 2023 and during the past bilateral get together in the June G7 meeting. The meeting, planned for 9:30 am in the Apostolic Palace

Oct 09, 2024 06:52

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Good News•Holy Land

Vatican raises 62,000 euros for Catholic parish in Gaza

The collection, amounting to €32,000 from the Synod participants, was supplemented by an additional €30,000 from the Vatican itself, bringing the total to €62,000. These funds were promptly sent to Father Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the Holy Family Church in Gaza, through the Apostolic Nunciature in Jerusalem.

Oct 09, 2024 06:41

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Rome

Knights Templar Sue the Pope and Call for Their Rehabilitation

They also demand that the income from the collection in parishes on Saint Bernard’s Day be allocated to them, and that the Vatican hand over to them the archives related to the Order. Moreover, on their list of demands is the devolution of the emblematic Church of the True Cross in Segovia, an historic building associated with the Medieval Templars.

Oct 08, 2024 06:57

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Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Vatican City

Pope’s Cardinal Almoner Holds Alms Basket for Participants in the Synod

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, His Holiness’ Almoner, stood with a basket in front of the main entrance of Paul VI Hall to collect alms to be sent directly to the parish priest in Gaza

Oct 07, 2024 06:26

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Pope Francis•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

The 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been held in detention since the 2021 military coup that abruptly ended Myanmar’s brief experiment with democracy.

Oct 03, 2024 06:37

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Jubilee 2025•Rome

Pope’s Diocese Warns Against Fraudulent Bishop: Risks Are Exposed of False Clerics for Jubilee 2025

On September 4, 2023, the Diocese of Rome issued a press release warning that Micalef has no connection with the Catholic Church. The document highlights that Micalef has no ministerial faculties and cannot administer the Sacraments

Sep 17, 2024 06:44

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Vatican Diplomacy

A German is the new ambassador of the European Union to the Holy See

Martin Selmayr Takes the Helm as EU Ambassador to the Vatican: A Diplomatic Endeavor with Far-Reaching Implications

Sep 04, 2024 16:48

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Vatican City

Vatican’s Lay Employees Raise Their Voice Against Labour Reforms and Call An Assembly for September

Far from being a simple work force, the Vatican’s employees have been considered for a long time as members of a “special family,” where work is not only a duty, but an expression of dignity and service inspired in Catholic Doctrine.

Aug 28, 2024 05:38

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Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis visits the tomb of St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, in downtown Rome

Francis paused in prayer in the Chapel where the remains of the Saint are kept, and then before the image of Our Lady of the Pilgrims.

Aug 27, 2024 18:21

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Ecumenism•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Religious Freedom

Pope “Defends” Russian Orthodox Against the Feelings of Ukrainian Catholics

The Ukrainian Parliament’s resolution has been contested publicly by Pope Francis during an address in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, August 25.

Aug 25, 2024 06:43

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Interview•Pope Francis

In An Interview, Pope Francis Talks About How Demanding It Is to Be Pope, His Dream to Go to China and How He Handles Criticisms

the Holy Father sent them a message of hope, acknowledging that the faith and resilience of the Chinese people are a powerful testimony of their dedication and trust in God.

Aug 15, 2024 07:19

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Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship

Vatican’s Official 2022 Report Shows That the Traditional Mass Was Allowed Only to 57 Churches Worldwide

Only 57 parishes worldwide were given permission to celebrate this liturgical form, reflecting the impact of the restrictions imposed by the papal document Traditionis Custodes of 2021.

Aug 03, 2024 15:20

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Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.