After Pope’s letter that prevented schism in Germany, date announced for meeting between Rome and German bishops

Feb 26, 2024 01:47

ZENIT Staff

Ad Limina Visit of the German Bishops in November 2022. Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

The Belgian bishops urge reflection on the role of women in the Church, advocating for greater pastoral responsibility and considering the ordination of deaconesses, although without imposing these measures universally.

Feb 22, 2024 00:39

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Local Church

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

One of the measures arising from this Assembly is that a bishop will personally oversee queer pastoral care

Feb 22, 2024 00:32

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

The World Synod and the Synodal Path in Germany, although with different approaches and rhythms, share the vision of developing the Church and consulting in a binding way with the faithful, assures the president of the German bishops. Coordination between the two processes is essential to enrich the life of the Church and to make informed and responsible decisions.

Feb 22, 2024 00:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

It’s already been a huge success on social media, with over 1.5 million people seeing the campaign on Facebook alone since it began on Ash Wednesday. The campaign’s aim is simple: to help people connect with Christ through prayer by offering content which enables them to do that in their everyday life.

Feb 22, 2024 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom

Flores has become a breeding ground for religious vocations, with five minor seminaries and over 200 religious institutes on an island scarcely larger than Campania. There are 1,300 vocations in one of the religious institutes.

Feb 21, 2024 00:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

the Pope expressed his solidarity with those affected by the fires in Los Angeles

The baptism of Jesus explained by the Pope with “face and voice”

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 12, 2025

After Pope’s letter that prevented schism in Germany, date announced for meeting between Rome and German bishops

Australian bishops’ president speaks out on abuse allegation against bishop emeritus of Broome

Burkina Faso: Islamist attack on Catholic church leaves 15 dead

Haiti: the wave of attacks against Catholics continues. 6 religious kidnapped

Haiti: Bishop injured in explosion is in stable condition. Police investigates if it was an attack or an accident

Assisi, Land of Saint Francis, Breaks Pilgrimage Record: Here Are Last Year’s Numbers

About the Scandal in New York’s Cathedral of Gay Irreverence During a Funeral and What This Has To Do with Fiducia Supplicans

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom