Nigeria: Catholic priests condemn sectarian comments by former Kano Governor

Jun 14, 2023 04:40

John Pontifex

Petition to Stop the Violence in Nigeria. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Ordination of 44 new priests of the Legionaries of Christ

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people•Young People

USA: Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online

The signatories of the letter are Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia; Bishop Robert P. Reed; and Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester.

Jun 08, 2023 00:11

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Annual Survey Provides Insight into the State of the Permanent Diaconate in the Church

The estimated number of permanent deacons in active ministry was 13,695 in 2022, the lowest number since 2011. Although the proportion of active permanent deacons in the Latin Church is expected to remain relatively stable.

Jun 08, 2023 00:06

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Meets Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus in the Vatican and Announces Apostolic Letter in Her Honour

The Pope approached the urn of Santa Teresita, gave her flowers, gathered himself in prayer and dedicated the weekly catechism to her.

Jun 07, 2023 14:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Ireland: Catholics take a nosedive on the island of saints

Similarly, rises in the number of people identifying as Muslim, Hindu and non-denominational or evangelical Christians is a trend related to new migration patterns. It is also a trend we are likely to see continuing.

Jun 07, 2023 14:14

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Local Church

Ukrainian President receives Cardinal sent by Pope for peace mission

Matteo Zuppi handed over a letter from Pope Francis to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Jun 06, 2023 14:17

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

What was supposed to be a routine return flight from Tenerife to Rome on June 12 transformed into an unusual episode that forced the Pontiff to abandon his scheduled aircraft and accept the personal assistance of King Felipe VI of Spain.

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Nigeria: Catholic priests condemn sectarian comments by former Kano Governor

USA: Catholic Church to celebrate Religious Freedom Week

Mozambique: Catholic Church promotes interreligious dialogue in a conflict zone

USA: Catholics Invited to Pray an Act of Reparation on Solemnity of the Sacred Heart

Camino de Guadalupe: Hiking, Cycling and Nature as Evangelization Project in Mexico

Catholic Priest Murdered in Africa

USA: On World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, Pray for Priests to be Faithful Stewards and Strengthened in Service to the Gospel

USA: Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online

Annual Survey Provides Insight into the State of the Permanent Diaconate in the Church

Pope Meets Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus in the Vatican and Announces Apostolic Letter in Her Honour

Ireland: Catholics take a nosedive on the island of saints

Ukrainian President receives Cardinal sent by Pope for peace mission