Official: 400,000 fewer Catholics in Germany in 2023 (according to data from the Catholic Church in the country)

Jun 27, 2024 17:40

ZENIT Staff

Catholic Church in Germany Photo: La Razón

This initiative, along with the donation of the ambulance and medical supplies, exemplifies Pope Francis's teaching that faith must manifest in tangible acts of mercy

The terrorist group known as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – which is affiliated with Daesh (ISIS) – carried out the killings in villages in North Kivu Province

Local Church

Liturgical setback in India: clause in Syro-Malabar agreement takes a turn and points to schism

According to a note received by ZENIT, the modification consists of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s higher hierarchy viewing this concession as transitory and not as a definitive measure.

Jun 24, 2024 06:14

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

With this new document, the USCCB aims to provide clear and pastoral guidance on addressing gender identity within the context of religious life, ensuring that Church teachings and pastoral care are upheld.

Jun 23, 2024 19:23

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Virgin Mary

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

As several specialists have noted, that request was unheard of in the decades of the apparitions, given that the Virgin has requested specifically on this occasion, that the faithful climb the hill every night at 10:00 pm to pray the Rosary

Jun 23, 2024 06:35

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

The agreement has not succeeded in halting the persecution of unofficial Catholics in China. The Holy See continues to work towards improving the situation and ensuring religious freedom in the country.

Jun 22, 2024 19:34

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

This is the way to avoid a liturgical schism in India, only Vatican approval is missing

This agreement, pending Vatican approval, marks a pivotal moment in resolving the liturgical dispute.

Jun 22, 2024 19:31

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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Official: 400,000 fewer Catholics in Germany in 2023 (according to data from the Catholic Church in the country)

USA: Family Foundation Donates US$150 Million to Strengthen Catholic Schools in Indiana

Woman Wins Lawsuit Against Two Bishops in Belgium for Refusing to Accept Her for Diaconal Formation

Pope Francis donates third ambulance to Ukrainian hospital

«A Shepherd Leads from Within»: Cardinal Fernández on Bishop Waller’s Ordination

Congo: Bishop calls on authorities to stop killings of Christians by Muslims

The Religious Transformation (Including Catholic) of East Asia

Liturgical setback in India: clause in Syro-Malabar agreement takes a turn and points to schism

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

This is the way to avoid a liturgical schism in India, only Vatican approval is missing