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

Dec 07, 2024 19:42

ZENIT Staff

reopening of the Parisian Cathedral of Notre Dame Photo: LIONEL URMAN/SIPA

Many of these nuns are expected to seek refuge in Latin American

The much-anticipated ceremonies mark the completion of a meticulous five-year restoration effort

Father Bahjat Karakach, the parish priest at Aleppo’s Church of St. Francis of Assisi

reflects a profound commitment to both spiritual growth and social development in the heart of Africa

the iconic Gothic structure will welcome visitors once again under the watchful eyes of thousands of security personnel.

Bioethics•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Church figures have been at the forefront of opposition, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the moral imperative to support those in need through care, not expedited death. Bishop John Sherrington of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales reiterated these concerns post-vote.

Dec 02, 2024 17:31

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

The Vatican delegation, led by Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, included senior clergy and representatives, such as Msgr. Javier Domingo Fernández González and Dr. Melania Iermieri.

Dec 02, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Seminary Marks 100 Years with Jubilant Celebrations and Ordination of 40 Deacons

Dec 01, 2024 19:53

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

The bishop highlighted the potential of the consecration ceremony to elevate Quintana Roo’s reputation as a spiritual and cultural destination, complementing its globally renowned beaches.

Nov 30, 2024 19:33

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The British and their attunement to Christian religious heritage

The UK has some of the most historic and beautiful churches to be found anywhere in the world. Thanks to the work of the Patrimony Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Catholic churches are now firmly on the heritage map.

Nov 28, 2024 19:06

ZENIT Staff

The Pope’s powerful homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi: may religiosity not be a museum of the past, but a school of faith from which we can draw inspiration even today

Homily by the Holy Father on the occasion of Corpus Christi in Madrid

Real Madrid or Barcelona? The Pope’s first words on his way to Spain: abuse, the war in Iran, and a gift for journalists

Real Madrid or Barcelona? That was the question posed to the Holy Father on the flight from Rome to Madrid on the morning of Saturday, June 6. The Holy Father was clear: as Pope, he supports all teams, but Robert Prevost roots for Real Madrid

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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

South Korea Faces Turmoil After Martial Law Declaration: Religious Leaders Demand Accountability

Trump to visit Paris to attend reopening of Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral

PHOTO GALLERY: how the Franciscan complex was left after a bomb in the context of the new war in Syria

PHOTO GALLERY: West Africa dedicates a new shrine to St. John Paul

Notre Dame reopens: police react to heightened threat of terrorist attack

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

The British and their attunement to Christian religious heritage