10 short questions and answers on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality 2024

Jul 08, 2024 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Instrument laboris

Starting from the first Sunday of Advent in 2024, parishes in England, Wales, and Scotland will begin using a newly approved Lectionary

The root of the problem laid in the refusal of one of the 36 dioceses to adopt the new modality of the Holy Qurbana, the Eucharistic Rite

the letter expresses concern over reports suggesting that the Vatican might impose new restrictions on this form of liturgy.

Islam•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

The Sahiwal Anti-Terrorism Court found Mr Ehsan guilty of blasphemy by allegedly sharing content deemed insulting to Islam and its prophet on social media.

Jul 03, 2024 11:17

John Pontifex

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Iraqi court orders conversion of Christian mother and her children to Islam

Elvin Joseph, a resident of Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan, expressed her distress in an interview: «I am a Christian. I am married to a Christian man. My children are Christians. I was educated in our language. All my official documents identify me as Christian. Our marriage is registered by the Church.»

Jul 02, 2024 17:24

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

French sanctuary of Lourdes: new pronouncement by the bishop on Rupnik’s work

Bishop Advocates for Removal of Marko Rupnik’s Art in Lourdes Amid Abuse Allegations

Jul 02, 2024 17:19

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church

On the Hunt for Benedict XVI’s Inheritance: Appeal for a New Trial of Joseph Ratzinger’s Assets

The victim of a pedophile priest maintains the civil lawsuit against Benedict XVI seeking that his heirs pay compensation, although a German court ruled out the obligation: the lawyer has announced the appeal.

Jul 02, 2024 16:22

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Local Church

Russia frees two kidnapped Catholic priests from Ukraine

Russian forces detained the priests in occupied Berdyansk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast on 16th November 2022, charging them with sabotage and espionage.

Jul 02, 2024 14:58

Amy Balog

Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

Remarks by Pope Leo XIV at a press conference during the flight from Equatorial Guinea to Rome, following his apostolic journey to four African countries

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

10 short questions and answers on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synod on Synodality 2024

Vatican approves new lectionary for Advent in England, Wales and Scotland

Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

Mayor of Jerusalem hosts Catholic and Orthodox leaders: tax collection on the table

40 British celebrities, nobles, politicians and artists ask the Pope, in The Times, not to limit traditional Mass any more

UK: Three new priests for the Diocese of Westminster

Research Shows Divisions in the United States on the Role of Religion in Politics

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

Iraqi court orders conversion of Christian mother and her children to Islam

French sanctuary of Lourdes: new pronouncement by the bishop on Rupnik’s work

On the Hunt for Benedict XVI’s Inheritance: Appeal for a New Trial of Joseph Ratzinger’s Assets

Russia frees two kidnapped Catholic priests from Ukraine