Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion: these are “his” reasons

Dec 16, 2024 17:32

Tim Daniels

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago Photo: catolicoperiodico.com

Pope Francis received in private audience seminarians and formators of the “Apostle James” Inter-Diocesan Seminary

Good News•Local Church•Virgin Mary

Miracle at Lourdes: Church gives official recognition to miracle number 71 in the history of the sanctuary

A Century in Waiting: The 71st Lourdes Miracle of John Traynor Finally Recognized

Dec 10, 2024 16:01

Covadonga Asturias

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Mexican Church Calls for a National Truce on Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

As the faithful prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Church framed the truce as a gift to the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Christ Child. “Let this Christmas bring families together without the shadow of mourning caused by violence,” the message implored. By fostering peace during Advent, the Church sees an opportunity to heal wounds and rebuild a society fractured by violence.

Dec 09, 2024 18:00

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Haiti on the brink: bishops issue a “cry of alarm” for peace

In the face of rampant violence which is paralysing Port-au-Prince and isolating Haiti from the rest of the world, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti, in a message received by ACN, calls on the government to act and appeals to every Haitian to work for peace and overcome hatred.

Dec 09, 2024 17:52

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope on the Reopening of Paris’ Cathedral: May the Rebirth of Notre Dame Be s Sign of Renewal of the Church in France

The Holy Father’s Message on the occasion of the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris

Dec 07, 2024 19:42

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nicaragua will be left without nuns and religious: government expels them all and sets date for their departure

Many of these nuns are expected to seek refuge in Latin American countries where their congregations already have established communities. The regime has systematically dissolved nonprofit organizations affiliated with the Church, effectively cutting off the nuns’ legal framework to operate within the country

Dec 05, 2024 18:00

Enrique Villegas

What Does the Pope Think About Violence Against Women? A Revealing Letter Signed by Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s response is clear and profoundly pastoral. The Pontiff confesses that violence in relationships, and particularly violence against women, is a source of great suffering for him.

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016

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Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion: these are “his” reasons

Nancy Pelosi, Communion Ban, and Vatican Intervention: Faith, Politics, and Controversy

Pope Blesses Temporary Translation of the Remains of Saint Lucy of Venice to Syracuse in Italy

Study reveals that non-churchgoers would go to Mass at Christmas if invited by someone else

New lectionary announced for Mass in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand

Mexico, the most dangerous country to be a priest (during López Obrador’s six-year term)

See Vocation as a Pilgrimage: Pope’s Address to Spanish Seminarians

Miracle at Lourdes: Church gives official recognition to miracle number 71 in the history of the sanctuary

Mexican Church Calls for a National Truce on Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Haiti on the brink: bishops issue a “cry of alarm” for peace

Pope on the Reopening of Paris’ Cathedral: May the Rebirth of Notre Dame Be s Sign of Renewal of the Church in France

Nicaragua will be left without nuns and religious: government expels them all and sets date for their departure