The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

Mar 05, 2024 00:53

Orthodox and Catholic Christians have engaged in a fruitful dialogue for more than half a century throughout the world Photo: The European Times

Local Church•Pro Life

Canada: Courageous Bishop Challenges Law in Favour of Euthanasia

The amendment to the Canadian physician-assisted dying law includes suicide as euthanasia: it has been challenged by a Catholic archbishop for its possible implications on religious freedom, conscience rights, property rights and the performance of public associations -private.

Feb 29, 2024 16:39

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church•Marriage and Family

Ireland: Bishops issue statement on family-busting amendments to Constitution

The Episcopal Conference warns that these amendments could diminish the importance of marriage and family in society and the state, as well as marginalize the role of mothers in the home, which could have negative consequences on Ireland’s social and familial structure

Feb 29, 2024 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

After 25 years, Catholic Archbishop of Westminster decides there will be no Old Rite liturgy during Holy Week

The denial of permissions for the Triduum follows a series of decisions curtailing traditional liturgical practices in Westminster. In 2021, the long-standing tradition of ordinations in the old rite was discontinued, followed by the cessation of the Latin Mass Society’s annual requiem Mass in Westminster Cathedral in November 2023. Additionally, a 50-year-old tradition of holding two annual old rite Masses in the cathedral came to an end.

Feb 29, 2024 00:08

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church

The Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul marks 400th Anniversary with major renovation of its Motherhouse in Paris

As the Congregation of the Mission (CM) approaches its 400th anniversary in 2025, the religious community founded by St. Vincent de Paul is renovating its Motherhouse, located in the heart of Paris, where St. Vincent’s relics are enshrined, his presence deeply felt, and his legacy advanced.

Feb 28, 2024 00:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Alabama, USA, Recognizes Personhood Status for Embryos

Biden, Trump and Haley have taken positions on the matter.

Feb 28, 2024 00:08

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis explains the theological virtues as follows

Pope’s General Audience, April 24, 2024 on the theological virtues

Pope Francis Receives in Audience Woman with Lateral Amyotrophic Sclerosis

“Mrs Zeza” expressed her firm conviction that her faith is stronger than any illness. Her testimony spread widely on the Vatican’s social networks, where her words resounded profoundly in the Pope’s heart.

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The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

Vatican’s Reaction to Inclusion in French Constitution of “Right” to Abortion

Ukraine: Greek-Catholics open process of beatification of the predecessor of their current major archbishop: Ljubomyr Husar

After Israeli army killings in Gaza, Pope Francis wonders if this is the way to build a better world

Pope Francis sends a “golden rose” to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in the Philippines

Cardinal Christoph Shönborn: I Am Impressed by the Pope’s Patience with the German Bishops

Germany: Make Use of Abuse to Change Doctrine

Canada: Courageous Bishop Challenges Law in Favour of Euthanasia

Ireland: Bishops issue statement on family-busting amendments to Constitution

After 25 years, Catholic Archbishop of Westminster decides there will be no Old Rite liturgy during Holy Week

The Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul marks 400th Anniversary with major renovation of its Motherhouse in Paris

Alabama, USA, Recognizes Personhood Status for Embryos