Pope on the role of women in the Church: starting point is clear, the point of arrival is in God’s hands

Feb 07, 2024 23:36

ZENIT Staff

Meeting with Nuns at the General Audience on February 7 Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two orthodox Jews harass and spit on Catholic priest in Jerusalem

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a statement condemning the «shameful and unprovoked attack.» The police reportedly arrested the two assailants immediately after the incident

Feb 05, 2024 23:41

Elizabeth Owens

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Woman

Anglican «bishopess» before Pope and his Council of Cardinals to discuss role of women in the Church

Present at the meeting of the Council of Cardinals was Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, who recently retired from public ministry after being accused of alleged abuse, which he denies.

Feb 05, 2024 23:36

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church

The Philippines: Faced with Proposals for Changes in the Country’s Constitution, the Church Expresses Her Opposition

The change is proposed to attract foreign investment. Opposed voices warn that it will increase the exploitation of natural resources and of indigenous lands.

Feb 05, 2024 23:27

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Marriage and Family

USA: National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day to be celebrated from February 7 to 14

National Marriage Week USA, launched in 2010, is part of an international event seeking to mobilize individuals, organizations, and businesses in a common purpose to strengthen marriage in communities and influence the culture

Feb 05, 2024 23:27

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Rome

In What Capacity Does Archbishop Charles Scicluna Speak about Discussing Celibacy for a Second Time?

Addressing the issue of celibacy, Monsignor Scicluna insisted for the second time on the discussion of the ecclesiastical law of celibacy, considering according to him that not having it would be a means to prevent some clergy from living a double life.

Feb 04, 2024 03:03

Jorge Enrique Mújica

From Africa to Spain via Monaco: this is Leo XIV’s global travel schedule for 2026

The schedule outlines three distinct journeys: a ten-day pilgrimage across four African nations, a one-day visit to Monaco, and a six-day trip to Spain that will culminate in the Canary Islands. Together, they form a carefully calibrated map of priorities that blends history, diplomacy, evangelization and social concern.

Did Pope Leo XIV speak out against the Spanish party Vox, which is aligned with the Trump administration?

The episode underscores how quickly nuanced papal language can be refracted through national political debates—and how carefully episcopal conferences now feel compelled to guard the boundary between pastoral guidance and partisan interpretation

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Two orthodox Jews harass and spit on Catholic priest in Jerusalem

Anglican «bishopess» before Pope and his Council of Cardinals to discuss role of women in the Church

The Philippines: Faced with Proposals for Changes in the Country’s Constitution, the Church Expresses Her Opposition

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In What Capacity Does Archbishop Charles Scicluna Speak about Discussing Celibacy for a Second Time?