After Lightning Struck Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer, a Report Was Issued on the State of the Famous Monument

Feb 15, 2023 20:18

ZENIT Staff

Christ the Redeemer Sanctuary

Local Church

Construction of Baghdad’s Chaldean Patriarchate almost finished

The patriarchate is located in Baghdad, Iraq, at the Cathedral of Mary Mother of Sorrows. The current patriarch is Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako, who is supported by Shlemon Warduni, the archbishop of Erbil, and Basel Yaldo, the auxiliary bishop of Baghdad.

Feb 11, 2023 00:02

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

European Continental Assembly: final remarks

In addition, 270 online participants took part in the assembly. They were delegates of the national Bishops’ Conferences, divided into 12 groups, and presented the summaries of their work to the Assembly.

Feb 10, 2023 23:56

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

After Syria earthquake, families turn to Church because they have nowhere else to go

Carmelite Sister Arlene told ACN that her cloistered community has opened its doors to those in need. She said: “The families are afraid and they do not want to return to their houses, they are looking for a place to spend the night”.

Feb 09, 2023 21:45

John Newton

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Jerusalem’s Municipal Government in Conflict with the Vatican Over the Notre Dame Center

The payment of US$5 million is exacted in accumulated taxes, and the blocking of the Vatican institution’s accounts comes into force until the payment is effected of the amount imposed unilaterally by the Israeli Government.

Feb 08, 2023 11:35

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism•Local Church

Historical decision: the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine switches to a new calendar

From September 1, 2023, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine switches to a new style for fixed holidays while adhering to the current Paschalia.

Feb 07, 2023 17:58

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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After Lightning Struck Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer, a Report Was Issued on the State of the Famous Monument

USA: 20 Prosecutors Against the FBI for Harassment and Prejudice Against Catholics

A Demos Survey Reveals that Pope Francis Is the Most Popular Personality in Italy, but His Percentage Has Decreased after 10 Years of Pontificate

Nicaraguan Dictator Writes to the Pope. The Pontiff Pronounces Himself in Public on Nicaragua

Nicaraguan Bishop Who Refuses to Leave The Country Is Sentenced to 26 Years of Prison

France: the Study Commission presents its report on Jean Vanier and Thomas Philippe

Henry VIII of England’s Anglicans: no to gay marriage as a sacrament, yes to blessings in their churches

Construction of Baghdad’s Chaldean Patriarchate almost finished

European Continental Assembly: final remarks

After Syria earthquake, families turn to Church because they have nowhere else to go

Jerusalem’s Municipal Government in Conflict with the Vatican Over the Notre Dame Center

Historical decision: the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine switches to a new calendar