Second Catholic bishop to be digitally impersonated for scams

May 31, 2024 16:25

The complaint follows the circulation of a video on social media on Wednesday, May 22, which allegedly impersonates the bishop

Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology•Local Church

Bishop Accepts and Backs First Transgender “Man” (Biologically a Woman) in Catholic Hermitic Life

Pentecost Sunday marked a significant moment when “brother” Christian Matson, a “hermit” recognized by the Lexington Diocese, revealed publicly his transgender identity.

May 22, 2024 07:15

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations•Young People

Germany: research reveals that young clergy are conservative and opposed to ecclesiastical progressivism

Titled «Who Will Be a Priest?», the study delves into the origins and motivations of current priests. Commissioned by the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) Commission for Priestly Vocations and Ecclesial Services, the research engaged 847 men ordained between 2010 and 2021, as well as 1,668 men who left seminary during their training.

May 21, 2024 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Religious symbols banned in Polish capital, forced to use LGBT+ language

According to the newspaper, the new regulations mandate that all official events must be secular and devoid of prayers. The updated code of conduct also requires public employees to respect same-sex couples, allowing them to collect official documents on behalf of their partners despite the lack of legal recognition of their relationships under current Polish law.

May 21, 2024 17:15

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Canadian archbishop fights for church’s right to reject euthanasia

In a significant clash over these policies, Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal has taken a stand against Quebec’s Attorney General. Lépine has appealed to the Quebec Superior Court to halt the enforcement of a 2023 amendment to the End-of-Life Care Act. This amendment mandates that palliative care hospices must include Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) among their services.

May 21, 2024 17:13

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

After An Investigation, Vatican Discards Anonymous Accusation of Abuse Against Cardinal Gerald Lacroix

The Holy Father authorized Judge Denis to issue a press release summarizing the elements of his investigation and also to respond to any questions on the matter.

May 21, 2024 07:00

Valentina di Giorgio

Traits of a diplomacy of hope: the Pope’s address to ambassadors with whom the Vatican has diplomatic relations

Address of the Pope to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings.

of the 194 countries, the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations with ten

Vatican Reveals Number of Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations

At present, 184 States have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. To these must be added the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. There are 90 Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Holy See with headquarters in Rome, among them those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Second Catholic bishop to be digitally impersonated for scams

Catholic Church in USA presents annual report against sexual abuse: these are the advances and pitfalls

Carmelites Request Opening of Saint Teresa’s Sepulcher for New Studies on Her Relics

USA: Bishops publish national synthesis for the interim stage of the 2021-2024 Synod

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Bishop Accepts and Backs First Transgender “Man” (Biologically a Woman) in Catholic Hermitic Life

Germany: research reveals that young clergy are conservative and opposed to ecclesiastical progressivism

Religious symbols banned in Polish capital, forced to use LGBT+ language

Canadian archbishop fights for church’s right to reject euthanasia

After An Investigation, Vatican Discards Anonymous Accusation of Abuse Against Cardinal Gerald Lacroix