Diplomatic crisis: Belgian government summons Nuncio over Pope’s statements on abortion

Oct 04, 2024 06:26

ZENIT Staff

This isn’t the first time Belgium has clashed with a Pope over sensitive ethical issues. Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Francis revealed that he had requested Suu Kyi's freedom, stating, "I met her son in Rome and proposed giving her refuge in the Vatican."

social media and smartphones change the early adopters

The event, streamed live on YouTube, was led by Cardinal Bo, Cardinal McElroy, Sister Teresia Wachira of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and acclaimed author and researcher Dr. Maria Stephan.

On Sunday, September 29th, the 110th Annual World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Stipends for Pro Populo Masses, and Clarifications on Feasts

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Sep 30, 2024 21:53

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic nun stays with Lebanese Catholics despite bombings

Sister Maya El Beaino of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary decided to stay with the Christian community in Aid Ebel, 3 miles [5 km] from the Israeli border despite the “constant danger”.

Sep 30, 2024 21:51

Amy Balog

Islam

Albania announces a Muslim “Vatican” on its territory

While details of how the new Bektashi state will function are still unfolding, the gesture marks an important step in Albania’s ongoing efforts to build bridges across religious and cultural divides.

Sep 29, 2024 07:10

Tim Daniels

Interview•Pope Francis

Interview with Pope Francis: did he get involved in politics in Belgium? Lebanon and Leuven’s criticism as “conservative”

On the return flight from Brussels, Pope Francis speaks to reporters about the attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah and many others, and reiterates his condemnation of abortion, praising the Christian witness of King Baudouin, who temporarily resigned rather than sign abortion into law.

Sep 29, 2024 07:05

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country

Meetings with the royal family, political authorities and civil society and a meeting with the Catholic community marked the pope’s nearly 9 hours in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Sep 26, 2024 21:45

ZENIT Staff

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

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Diplomatic crisis: Belgian government summons Nuncio over Pope’s statements on abortion

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

Bishop Seitz Expresses Gratitude for U.S. Catholic Community’s Life-Saving Contributions to Refugee Resettlement

The Myth of Technological Neutrality

Elon Musk Criticizes “Secular Religion” and Suggests Value in Traditional Faith

Pope Francis celebrated the creation of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence and called on everyone to be architects of a “society founded on justice and reciprocal love”

Church scrambling to help desperate Christian refugees and migrants

Questions about liturgy: Stipends for Pro Populo Masses, and Clarifications on Feasts

Catholic nun stays with Lebanese Catholics despite bombings

Albania announces a Muslim “Vatican” on its territory

Interview with Pope Francis: did he get involved in politics in Belgium? Lebanon and Leuven’s criticism as “conservative”

Francis in Luxembourg: how the Pope spent almost 9 hours in the world’s richest country