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Sep 19, 2025 18:44

Tim Daniels

The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel Photo: InfoCatólica

Causes of Saints•Local Church

This is the new bronze statue of Saint Carlo Acutis unveiled in Assisi

Acutis was canonized by Pope Leo XIV in a ceremony held in St. Peter’s Square. Within the Sanctuary of the Spogliation are now two statues: one honoring St. Francis, and another dedicated to Acutis, who is buried precisely in this place.

Sep 15, 2025 17:23

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

U.S. Bishops’ Administrative Committee Approves Transition of Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism to a Permanent Subcommittee

The new subcommittee will begin its work following the conclusion of the November Plenary Assembly

Sep 15, 2025 17:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

An American is the successor to Pope Leo XIV as head of the Order of Saint Augustine

Father Joseph Farrell, OSA, who until now has been Vicar General of the Order and Assistant General for North America, takes up the mantle of Father Alejandro Moral Antón and accepts his new position at the head of the Order. He is the 98th Prior General in the more than 750-year history of the Augustinians.

Sep 15, 2025 17:07

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Bishop announces resignation if Vatican does not rule in his favor in dispute with Opus Dei

On September 8, Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón used the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin to deliver a homily that went far beyond pious celebration

Sep 15, 2025 17:02

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church

Masonic Controversy in the Philippines: Augustinian Priest Suspended After Blessing Ceremony

“The incident illustrates the need for vigilance,” Kerschbamer wrote, adding that the order is strengthening formation programs for its members to ensure they can discern situations that may compromise the Church’s witness.

Sep 10, 2025 17:34

ZENIT Staff

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

The agenda itself is revealing. While speculation in some circles had focused on possible discussions concerning liturgical questions or curial reform, the Consistory will instead concentrate on issues that Leo XIV appears to regard as more urgent

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

L	M	X	J	V	S	D
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

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This is the new bronze statue of Saint Carlo Acutis unveiled in Assisi

U.S. Bishops’ Administrative Committee Approves Transition of Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism to a Permanent Subcommittee

An American is the successor to Pope Leo XIV as head of the Order of Saint Augustine

Bishop announces resignation if Vatican does not rule in his favor in dispute with Opus Dei

Masonic Controversy in the Philippines: Augustinian Priest Suspended After Blessing Ceremony