Vatican Approves Marian Apparitions in France

Sep 03, 2024 06:24

ZENIT Staff

Our Lady of Mercy, associated to the Marian Shrine of Pellevoisin

The 21-year-old athlete, born in Toledo, Ohio, USA, began the weightlifting sport at 17.

Bishop Onah asked the faithful to support the new priests with their prayers and not interfere in their ministry.

If declared guilty, Bielecki could face up to 40 years in prison

Saint Michael’s image follows the proposal of sculptor Markus Moura, with the Archangel holding a sword in his right hand and a scale in the left.

His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

Analysis Opinion

China and Vatican: “sinicization” is not inculturation

A true inculturation of the Gospel in China would call China and the despotic regime that currently controls it to conversion. “Sinicization,” by contrast, is a call to the kowtow, to obsequious acquiescence to the regime’s program of social control, which is essentially a refinement of what George Orwell described in the dystopian novel 1984

Aug 30, 2024 15:46

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Even within Israel, Ben-Gvir’s proposal has met with significant opposition. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant labeled the idea as «dangerous and irresponsible,» warning that it could destabilize Israel’s national security and harm its international standing.

Aug 29, 2024 20:05

Elizabeth Owens

Analysis Opinion•Vatican City

Vatican City’s immigration law, one of the strictest in Europe

Vatican citizenship is a rare status, tightly controlled and highly coveted. According to official records, only 618 individuals hold Vatican citizenship, making it the most exclusive in the world.

Aug 29, 2024 20:02

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

[PHOTOS] St. Teresa of Jesus’ tomb is opened and her body is still incorrupt

Before beginning the examination, those present prayed before Santa Teresa’s incorrupt body, which remains remarkably well-preserved, just as it was reported in 1914.

Aug 29, 2024 05:57

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Church and World

What Do People Expect From Their Politicians in Regard to Religion? A Study Gives the Answer

Religion continues being an important factor in the election of leaders in many parts of the world, the way in which this relationship is valued varies enormously from one society to another.

Aug 29, 2024 05:51

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Vatican Approves Marian Apparitions in France

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Against Pope’s opinion, Ukrainian episcopate in favor of law banning Russian Orthodox Church

Bell used in Paris Olympics to be part of Notre Dame Cathedral

China and Vatican: “sinicization” is not inculturation

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Vatican City’s immigration law, one of the strictest in Europe

[PHOTOS] St. Teresa of Jesus’ tomb is opened and her body is still incorrupt

What Do People Expect From Their Politicians in Regard to Religion? A Study Gives the Answer