Cardinal Ambongo: statements on the new colonialisms and Fiducia Supplicans

Apr 04, 2024 02:20

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Archbishop of Kinshasa, Congo Photo: Verdad en Libertad

Local Church•Pope Francis

The Pope’s 8-Hour Visit to Venice: A Prison, Young People and the Famous Basilica of Saint Mark

The main reason for the Pontiff’s trip to Venice is to take part in Venice’s Biennial, where the Holy See will have a pavilion. The Biennial is one of the most important artistic events in the world.

Mar 26, 2024 23:36

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

U.S. Survey Studies Honesty and Ethics in the Clergy

For the first time, the clergy is outside the top 10 highest-rated professions (it is in 11th place), although it remains with a better rating than, for example, members of congress, located at the bottom of the table.

Mar 24, 2024 13:29

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Bioethics•Local Church

France: after abortion in the Constitution, Macron now goes for active euthanasia in the country

The president explained that the law will allow the administration of the lethal substance to be carried out by the person themselves, a volunteer designated by them, or a medical professional in case the person cannot do it physically

Mar 24, 2024 13:27

Covadonga Asturias

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope Francis removes Belgian bishop convicted of abuse from the clerical state

On March 8, 2024, after carefully examining the prelate’s defense, the Doctrine of the Faith proposed to Pope Francis the dismissal from the clerical state in accordance with the regulations established in Pope John Paul II’s motu proprio on the «most serious crimes.»

Mar 21, 2024 00:07

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Archbishop demands government improve security after slaughter of Christians

The statement was issued by Archbishop Ndagoso after a visit to Adama Dutse – the village in his archdiocese where five children and six adults were shot dead by unknown gunmen four weeks ago.

Mar 21, 2024 00:02

Amy Balog

Why do we sometimes feel empty, even though we have done many things? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, December 17, 2025, on how Jesus’ resurrection enlightens us and inspires us to do and act.

Pope Leo speaks with Israeli president and reiterates condemnation of anti-Semitism

The conversation with President Herzog did not remain limited to condemnation alone. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Pope urged perseverance in existing peace efforts, even as diplomatic processes grow fragile and public fatigue deepens

Cardinal Ambongo: statements on the new colonialisms and Fiducia Supplicans

French police arrested Islamist who was going to attack Notre Dame cathedral

Catholic seminary in Haiti looted and vandalized

Research Shows that Catholics Are the Fourth Group That Most Attends Religious Services in the USA

Indian government wanted Easter 2024 to go unnoticed, but Catholic population rebelled

Professional Survey Shows Increase of Faith in the United States in Jesus’ Resurrection

Cameroon: eucharistic celebration by cardinal Robert Sarah announced at the Word of God Retreat Center

The Pope’s 8-Hour Visit to Venice: A Prison, Young People and the Famous Basilica of Saint Mark

U.S. Survey Studies Honesty and Ethics in the Clergy

France: after abortion in the Constitution, Macron now goes for active euthanasia in the country

Pope Francis removes Belgian bishop convicted of abuse from the clerical state

Archbishop demands government improve security after slaughter of Christians