Monumental statue dedicated to the Eucharist inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro

Aug 27, 2024 18:25

The monument was inaugurated in a ceremony filled with religious fervor, located strategically between Avenida Rio Branco and Avenida Presidente Wilson. Photo: Die Tagespost

The training included special lectures provided by department leaders from the Central United Front Work Department.

While each religious group’s migration patterns differ, there are also commonalities.

The Cardinal listened to testimonies from young people who participate in sports and cultural activities

She was buried without any embalming or other treatment of her body, in a simple unsealed wooden casket.

Local Church•Testimonies

This is the group of Catholic nuns in Kansas that makes Google, Target and Citigroup uncomfortable

The sisters, led by Sister Barbara McCracken, have emerged as unexpected critics of some of the largest players in the business world, including Google, Target, and Citigroup.

Aug 23, 2024 17:22

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican bans traditional Latin mass in Finnish cathedral

The Vatican’s reasoning for the relocation—citing the cathedral as a «sign of unity»—highlights the ongoing tensions between the Vatican under Pope Francis and segments of the Catholic community that favor the traditional liturgy.

Aug 23, 2024 17:18

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nicaraguan dictatorship imposes taxes on Catholic Church donations

The Nicaraguan church finds itself at a crossroads: resist the government’s pressures, adapt to a new and complex legal environment, or find creative ways to continue its mission in a country where freedom of worship and association is under siege

Aug 22, 2024 17:35

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Sends Some of His Swiss Guard Soldiers to Ukraine

Young members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, the Pope’s army, played a crucial role, dedicating hours to load the trucks manually in the Roman parish of Saint Sophia.

Aug 22, 2024 06:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

How many parishes serve Latinos and offer Masses in Spanish in the United States? Church releases data

U.S. Bishops’ Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee Releases Diocesan Survey on Parishes and Hispanic/Latino Ministry

Aug 21, 2024 18:21

ZENIT Staff

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Pope Francis approves canonizations of first Venezuelan saint and first saint from Papua New Guinea

A devout lay catechist, Pedro To Rot was a product of the first Catholic missions established in the region by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1882. His steadfast faith and commitment to his community made him a guiding light, even in the face of persecution.

New technologies become a topic of prayer (and concern) for the Pope: here we explain it

In the video illustrating his prayer intention for the month of April, the Pope asks that we pray “that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.” Pope Francis advocates putting technology at the service of every person, especially the weakest, and for taking care of the earth. “Something’s wrong if we spend more time on our cell phones than with people.”

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Monumental statue dedicated to the Eucharist inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro

Research Indicates That Discrimination Against Christians in Europe Has Increased by 44%

Nicaraguan Dictator Accuses Vatican of Being a “Fascist Conglomerate”

China, Catholic Clergy Starts Receiving “Patriotic Education”

What is the religion of the people who migrate the most? Research answers and Mexico is part of the answer

Prefect of the Dicastery for Education visits Argentine neighborhood and meets founder of the Pope’s Scholas project

Is she incorrupt? Bishop issues statement on incorruption of Benedictine nun who died in 2019

This is the group of Catholic nuns in Kansas that makes Google, Target and Citigroup uncomfortable

Vatican bans traditional Latin mass in Finnish cathedral

Nicaraguan dictatorship imposes taxes on Catholic Church donations

Pope Francis Sends Some of His Swiss Guard Soldiers to Ukraine

How many parishes serve Latinos and offer Masses in Spanish in the United States? Church releases data