Pope Francis and Ukraine: from St. Peter’s Square he raises his voice to remind that the war has been raging for 2 years now

Feb 25, 2024 01:27

Pope Francis wanted to make a reminder so that the world does not forget the tragedy of what continues to be experienced in that country in Eastern Europe. Photo: France 24

Spirituality

The Transfiguration of Christ transfigures the human gaze making it capable of seeing the presence of God in the flesh of the Crucifix.

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, February 25, 2024. Second Sunday of lent

Feb 22, 2024 00:44

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

The Belgian bishops urge reflection on the role of women in the Church, advocating for greater pastoral responsibility and considering the ordination of deaconesses, although without imposing these measures universally.

Feb 22, 2024 00:39

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pro Life

New report shows that nearly 90,000 babies were saved from abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the U.S.

According to the report, before the Dobbs decision, the annual number of abortions was increasing, mainly due to intensive promotion of the abortion pill. However, it is noted that since Dobbs, up to 89,000 unborn children could have been saved thanks to new state protective laws.

Feb 22, 2024 00:37

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Local Church

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

One of the measures arising from this Assembly is that a bishop will personally oversee queer pastoral care

Feb 22, 2024 00:32

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

The World Synod and the Synodal Path in Germany, although with different approaches and rhythms, share the vision of developing the Church and consulting in a binding way with the faithful, assures the president of the German bishops. Coordination between the two processes is essential to enrich the life of the Church and to make informed and responsible decisions.

Feb 22, 2024 00:27

ZENIT Staff

A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, framed the current moment as one of dangerous escalation. His message was directed not only at Washington but also at Israel: conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy, not force

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

The Pope has invited the presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences to Rome to discern the steps to be taken to proclaim the Gospel to today’s families, in light of Amoris Laetitia

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Pope Francis and Ukraine: from St. Peter’s Square he raises his voice to remind that the war has been raging for 2 years now

5 years after Pope’s letter to young people, Vatican’s online campaign arrives

From Tourist to Pilgrim: Vatican launches mini-website to recount the experience of pilgrimage to 4 papal basilicas

Haiti: Bishop injured in explosion is in stable condition. Police investigates if it was an attack or an accident

The School of Synodality of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations is born

Assisi, Land of Saint Francis, Breaks Pilgrimage Record: Here Are Last Year’s Numbers

About the Scandal in New York’s Cathedral of Gay Irreverence During a Funeral and What This Has To Do with Fiducia Supplicans

The Transfiguration of Christ transfigures the human gaze making it capable of seeing the presence of God in the flesh of the Crucifix.

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

New report shows that nearly 90,000 babies were saved from abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the U.S.

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican