Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

May 01, 2025 13:31

ZENIT Staff

St. Ignatius Cathedral, Diocese of Shanghai

Cardinals and Bishops

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

The above was announced by the spokesman of the Holy See Press Office, who also said that, of the 135 Cardinal Electors, two have already said they will not participate.

Apr 29, 2025 21:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today’s world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.

Apr 29, 2025 10:20

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

They express special thanks to the Italian Authorities, the City of Rome, the Security Service, Civil Protection, the media, and the workers, including employees of the Holy See and the Governorate of Vatican City State.

Apr 29, 2025 10:16

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”

Initial discussions among some cardinals reportedly included the possibility of voting on Becciu’s eligibility to join the Conclave. However, that internal tension appears to have been diffused with the cardinal’s voluntary step back.

Apr 29, 2025 06:54

Valentina di Giorgio

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Our intention is to facilitate a balanced judgment before the white smoke rises over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Apr 29, 2025 06:28

Rafael Llanes

Reflections of Pope Leo XIV on the art of Christian education

Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life

Pope Leo XIV Opens the Vatican Doors to the Only Orthodox Apostolate Accompanying Homosexual People to Live in Chastity

Members of Courage are men and women who experience same-sex attraction and who, inspired by the Gospel’s call to holiness and the Church’s beautiful teachings on the good and end of human sexuality, have freely chosen to live in chastity.

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Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

For the first time an archbishop of Tehran, Iran, among the Pope’s electors

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Cardinals Speak Out Officially on Becciu Case and Voting Rights

Cardinals gathered to elect Pope send message to all Catholics: “pray for us”

7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

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The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)