Texas doctor sues Biden-Harris admin over unlawful changes to federal health privacy laws

Oct 24, 2024 11:10

ZENIT Staff

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The signing ceremony, held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Prague, was led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Pilgrimage Pastoral Office at the Vicariate of Rome’s Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP)

David was a Doctor of Anthropology and Maruxa an occupational therapist in mental health and family therapy

He is Spiritual Assistant in the current Synod on Synodality

Pro Life

USA publisher sued: refused to publish scientific articles because they were anti-abortion

This new accord—comprised of 16 articles— guarantees the Church’s right to preserve the confidentiality of the sacramental seal and of confidential conversations within its pastoral roles—an important affirmation of privacy rights for the faithful.

Oct 23, 2024 11:04

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican and China Extend Historic Agreement on Bishop Appointments for Another Four Years

This agreement, first hailed as historic, allowed for all bishops in China to be in full communion with the Pope—a significant shift after decades of division, during which many Chinese bishops were appointed without Vatican approval.

Oct 22, 2024 15:55

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Indonesian Bishop Declines Cardinalship, Choosing Humility and Growth Over Honor

As a result, the number of new cardinals set to receive their red hats from Pope Francis has been reduced from 21 to 20.

Oct 22, 2024 15:53

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

US Presidential election: Trump and Harris’ positions on abortion

On abortion and immigration, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seem to hold opposing positions: the former is against abortion and supports draconian measures against illegal immigrants, the latter is for abortion and a policy of greater openness towards immigrants. But is this really the case?

Oct 22, 2024 15:28

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad

Italy Tightens Laws Against Surrogacy, Extending Ban to International Pursuits

Oct 22, 2024 14:22

Valentina di Giorgio

Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know

José María Balcázar, announced after a lengthy audience with the Pontiff that Leo XIV personally confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November 2026. According to Balcázar, the Pope’s route will include Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa in the Amazon region, and Cusco.

Leo XIV emphasizes the need for safe spaces within the Church to experience love with Jesus Christ

Address by the Holy Father to Members of the Center for Research and Training on Child Protection

Texas doctor sues Biden-Harris admin over unlawful changes to federal health privacy laws

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed

A woman at the head of one of the great works of the Church: Opera Romana dei Pellegrinaghi

USA: Bishops Reduce Investments in Campaigns Against Abortion Before the 2024 Elections

18 Years on Mission, in Marriage and with 10 Children (in Addition to 4 in Heaven) in An Island of the Pacific Ocean

Cardinal Asks for Exemption from Dressing Like Cardinal

USA: Female athletes, 23 states unite to defend fairness, privacy, safety in schools across country

USA publisher sued: refused to publish scientific articles because they were anti-abortion

Vatican and China Extend Historic Agreement on Bishop Appointments for Another Four Years

Indonesian Bishop Declines Cardinalship, Choosing Humility and Growth Over Honor

US Presidential election: Trump and Harris’ positions on abortion

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad