Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea

Mar 25, 2025 20:16

Valentina di Giorgio

Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch offered his resignation to Pope Francis Photo: Arzobispado de Valencia

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Bishop Barron announces founding of new congregation dedicated to digital evangelization

This development is not just another expansion of Word on Fire—it represents a new model of priestly life, one that places digital mission work at its core. The move signals a recognition that the internet is not simply a tool for spreading the Gospel but a mission field in itself, one that demands a dedicated response from the Church.

Feb 10, 2025 20:06

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Extends Cardinal Re’s Term as Dean of the College of Cardinals

Re, 91, has held the position since January 2020, following the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano. His appointment was shaped by Pope Francis’ December 2019 motu proprio, which revised the Dean’s role from a lifetime appointment to a five-year renewable term.

Feb 08, 2025 21:43

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Cardinal Fernandez calls for clearer legal framework to address “spiritual abuse” in the Church

Vatican Seeks to Define ‘Spiritual Abuse’ in Canon Law

Jan 31, 2025 20:18

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries

Cardinal Koovakad Appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

His appointment comes as he succeeds the late Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a Spanish prelate who dedicated his life to Catholic-Muslim dialogue and passed away in November 2024.

Jan 30, 2025 17:34

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis sends cardinal to visit Syrian Catholics

A Mission of Unity: Cardinal Gugerotti’s Journey to Syria as Pope Francis’ Envoy

Jan 23, 2025 08:10

ZENIT Staff

This is how the Pope almost died twice (as told by the doctor who treated him)

Dr Alfieri’s words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope’s serious situation? «We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,» he replied.

King and Queen of England postpone state visit to Pope Francis

The reason given is the period of rest prescribed for the Pope after being discharged from the hospital on March 23.

Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea

Walking in synodal style: Vatican accelerates “synodal” applications (in resistant dioceses?)

Archbishop of Homs, Syria, after last weekend massacre: “We do not want more bloodshed”

Is There a Pre-Conclave Atmosphere in the Vatican? Cardinals From Around the World Break the Silence Given the Pope’s Health

Bishop Who Visited the Pope in Hospital Talks About the Pope and the Church’s Prayer of Intercession for Him

Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

Catholic Church in China: The Strange Case of Bishop Ji Weizhong

Bishop Barron announces founding of new congregation dedicated to digital evangelization

Pope Francis Extends Cardinal Re’s Term as Dean of the College of Cardinals

Cardinal Fernandez calls for clearer legal framework to address “spiritual abuse” in the Church

Cardinal Koovakad Appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

Pope Francis sends cardinal to visit Syrian Catholics