Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

Apr 14, 2025 16:27

Covadonga Asturias

"Gratia Plena" art exhibit held in the spring of 2024 at the Diocesan Museum of Carpi

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Pope Francis

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

Koch has served as the head of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity since 2010, overseeing the Vatican’s efforts to foster dialogue and collaboration among Christian denominations. His extended tenure suggests that Francis values continuity in the Church’s ecumenical work at a time when unity is both a theological and practical challenge.

Mar 25, 2025 20:16

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Interview

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

The Secretary General of the Synod explains to Vatican Media that the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly will offer an opportunity to gather the fruits that have matured during the Synod on Synodality.

Mar 16, 2025 19:46

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

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

Archbishop Arbach described the difficult situation Syria is facing following the fall of the Assad regime

Mar 13, 2025 18:16

Josué Villalón

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

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

Individuals closest to Pope Francis give a close look at the situation, offering different focuses given the speculations about a possible Conclave to elect a new Pontiff and about the Holy Father’s renunciation for reasons of health.

Mar 06, 2025 07:20

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops•Interview•Pope Francis

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

“The prayer for the Pope is a beautiful fresco of the Church’s unity,” said Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra. While the Holy Father endures his illness, “we are all together as brothers to pray for our Shepherd,” witnessing affection, closeness and solidarity.

Mar 06, 2025 07:16

ZENIT Staff

Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

Pope Sends Four New Ambulances to Ukraine and a Cardinal to Deliver Them

Former Churchman Whom Pope Francis Removed as Cardinal for Being An Abuser Dies

A papable, new leader of the French episcopate

This is the new archivist and librarian of the Holy Roman Church chosen by Pope Francis

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

Cardinal of Jerusalem: “I don’t know how we are still standing; the situation is against us”

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