Pope Francis donates third ambulance to Ukrainian hospital

Jun 25, 2024 17:48

This initiative, along with the donation of the ambulance and medical supplies, exemplifies Pope Francis's teaching that faith must manifest in tangible acts of mercy Photo: Limosnería Apostólica

The church leaders argue these measures aim to reduce the Christian presence in the Holy Land deliberately.

The terrorist group known as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – which is affiliated with Daesh (ISIS) – carried out the killings in villages in North Kivu Province

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The Religious Transformation (Including Catholic) of East Asia

Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam has one of the highest rates of religious conversion and de-conversion at the world level

Jun 24, 2024 11:07

Lim Kym

Local Church

Liturgical setback in India: clause in Syro-Malabar agreement takes a turn and points to schism

According to a note received by ZENIT, the modification consists of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s higher hierarchy viewing this concession as transitory and not as a definitive measure.

Jun 24, 2024 06:14

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

With this new document, the USCCB aims to provide clear and pastoral guidance on addressing gender identity within the context of religious life, ensuring that Church teachings and pastoral care are upheld.

Jun 23, 2024 19:23

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Virgin Mary

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

As several specialists have noted, that request was unheard of in the decades of the apparitions, given that the Virgin has requested specifically on this occasion, that the faithful climb the hill every night at 10:00 pm to pray the Rosary

Jun 23, 2024 06:35

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

The agreement has not succeeded in halting the persecution of unofficial Catholics in China. The Holy See continues to work towards improving the situation and ensuring religious freedom in the country.

Jun 22, 2024 19:34

ZENIT Staff

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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Pope Francis donates third ambulance to Ukrainian hospital

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The Religious Transformation (Including Catholic) of East Asia

Liturgical setback in India: clause in Syro-Malabar agreement takes a turn and points to schism

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October