Spanish diocese in litigation against Opus Dei makes public its proposal to the Pope for Torreciudad; Opus Dei speaks out

Jul 03, 2025 19:24

ZENIT Staff

Torreciudad Photo: Europa Press

Local Church•Spirituality

Canadian bishops issue brief note on Christian prayer

This resource is part of a broader national initiative to encourage participation in the Jubilee, proclaimed by Pope Francis for 2025 under the theme Pilgrims of Hope. The «Note on Prayer» is now available online in both French and English.

Jun 28, 2025 23:47

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

How Many New Priests Will Be Ordained in France in 2025? These Are the Figures

Marseille, Paris, and Rennes are the dioceses with the most new priests in 2025

Jun 28, 2025 07:30

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Dispute Over Torreciudad Remains Unresolved: Opus Dei denies that an agreement has been reached

The dispute erupted publicly in December 2022 when the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón declared the 1962 enfiteutic contract governing the site null and void, accusing Opus Dei of breaching its conditions

Jun 27, 2025 18:55

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Local Church•Pro Life

USA: Bishop Thomas Responds to Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood and Medicaid Decision

The case, a challenge to the state’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, turned on a specific question about the legal basis for Planned Parenthood’s claim

Jun 26, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), implored Congress to be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make changes to the bill to protect those most in need.

Jun 26, 2025 19:04

ZENIT Staff

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

Spanish diocese in litigation against Opus Dei makes public its proposal to the Pope for Torreciudad; Opus Dei speaks out

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Statement by then Father Prevost, now Leo XIV, against the death penalty in the U.S. comes to light

Trump won election thanks to Catholic and Protestant vote, new study finds with evidence

Canadian bishops issue brief note on Christian prayer

How Many New Priests Will Be Ordained in France in 2025? These Are the Figures

Dispute Over Torreciudad Remains Unresolved: Opus Dei denies that an agreement has been reached

USA: Bishop Thomas Responds to Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood and Medicaid Decision

U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable