Valentina di Giorgio, Author at ZENIT - English

Articles By Valentina di Giorgio

One year after his expulsion, Pope appoints former secretary to Benedict XVI in Baltic countries as nuncio

Archbishop Gänswein’s career has not been related to this area, nor is he an ex alumnus of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, where papal nuncios (the Pope’s ambassadors to countries with which the Holy See has diplomatic relations) are trained.

Jun 25, 2024 17:39

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Virgin Mary

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

As several specialists have noted, that request was unheard of in the decades of the apparitions, given that the Virgin has requested specifically on this occasion, that the faithful climb the hill every night at 10:00 pm to pray the Rosary

Jun 23, 2024 06:35

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Person Who Lost Trial in the Vatican Reports the Pope to the UN: Why and About What?

They denounce the Holy See before the UN for alleged judicial irregularities in a financial case

Jun 20, 2024 14:07

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Pope Francis

Pope officially announces document on Sacred Heart: tells when it will be published and what it will cover

Pope Francis also asked for prayers for the preparation of this document.

Jun 05, 2024 17:56

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Homosexuality•Pope Francis

Former Homosexual Seminarian Receives Letter from the Pope Shortly After Francis’ Use of a Pejorative Word

Caruso, who described the Pope’s answer as “beautiful,” said that the letter gives him hope and affirms his dream to become a priest.

Jun 03, 2024 06:15

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Rome

Catholic Hospital That Attends the Pope “Will Help” Children Suffering from Gender Dysphoria

The initiative is in response to the growing number of requests for help that the Hospital receives. “This new service for gender dysphoria is designed to offer integral and personalized accompaniment, said Sani, who is also a Professor at the Catholic University and Director of several psychiatric units in the Gemelli Hospital.

May 31, 2024 18:22

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis

During the Jubilee 2025 Pope Will Also Hold General Audiences on Saturdays

«It has been planned to celebrate the Jubilee of the Rulers between June 20 and 22 of next year, in which several heads of State or Government will be present,» the organizer of the Jubilee 2025 also revealed.

May 27, 2024 06:35

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Homosexuality•Pope Francis•Vocations

Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

At a certain point, speaking of vocations, Pope Francis said to the Bishops: “there is too much fagotery in the Church.” Some of the media added — not to be forgotten is that the meeting was held behind closed doors — that the Pope asked that homosexual seminarians be thrown out of the Seminaries.

May 27, 2024 06:28

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

After An Investigation, Vatican Discards Anonymous Accusation of Abuse Against Cardinal Gerald Lacroix

The Holy Father authorized Judge Denis to issue a press release summarizing the elements of his investigation and also to respond to any questions on the matter.

May 21, 2024 07:00

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Official: Pope Francis to visit Belgium and Luxembourg in September 2024

Pope Francis to visit Luxembourg on September 26 and Belgium from September 26 to 29

May 20, 2024 16:36

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Ecumenism•Pope Francis

Patriarch of Constantinople Announces Pope Francis’ Visit to Turkey to Commemorate the Council of Nicaea

The visit of Pope Francis and of Patriarch Bartholomew I to Iznik to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of this event, underscores the historical and spiritual importance of Nicaea.

May 16, 2024 07:24

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Vatican City

49 Vatican employees intend to sue the Vatican Museums

The employees, mostly hall custodians, allege a lack of safety measures in the workplace, deficiencies in their healthcare coverage, and underpayment for overtime work.

May 14, 2024 21:17

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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.