USA: Archbishop Gudziak Commends Congress for Bipartisan Child Tax Credit Agreement

Jan 23, 2024 01:46

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia Photo: The Central Minnesota

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope attends funeral in St Peter’s Basilica

The ceremony was attended by 9 bishops, including Archbishop Luciano Russo, secretary of the Section for the Diplomatic Personnel of the Holy See, and 19 cardinals, including Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Fernando Filoni, who approached the altar during the Eucharistic prayer

Jan 18, 2024 23:51

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

German court refuses to protect «Cologne Cathedral» as a trademark for the Catholic Church

The Cathedral Chapter, while expressing regret over the decision, views this development as an opportunity to underscore the true essence of the Gothic monument. Father Guido Assmann, the cathedral’s rector, believes that this decision will safeguard the cathedral from being commodified into a mere advertising object.

Jan 18, 2024 23:45

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pro Life

More than 65 million babies have been aborted in the U.S. since 1973, according to a new report

The report notes that after hitting a low in 2016 and 2017, the figures began to rise again, mainly due to the proliferation of abortion pills, accounting for 53% of all abortions in 2020.

Jan 18, 2024 23:42

Tim Daniels

Pro Life

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Donations of Millions of Dollars for Abortions in 2024

Pro-abortion groups have received significant sums from the Gates Foundation, to promote “family planning” and the empowerment of women. The Foundation has given Planned Parenthood alone more than US$94 million since its foundation, including US$10.5 million in 2022.

Jan 18, 2024 17:08

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Pope Francis

Was There a Schism or Not? The Situation in India after the Pope’s Liturgical Ultimatum

On January 9, 2024, the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in India elected a new Major Archbishop. He is Raphael Thattil, 67, whose election was announced the following day, January 10, once Pope Francis granted him the Apostolic Communion through the “confirmation of election.” On Thursday, January 11, he took possession of the leadership of the community, which has some six million members worldwide.

Jan 18, 2024 00:49

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV won’t be visiting the U.S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here’s what we know

The papal vehicle, now rebranded as the “Hopemobile,” will not simply travel as a static exhibit. Organizers intend it to become a focal point for public encounters, prayer gatherings, and moments of reflection along the route. The objective is twofold: to raise funds for humanitarian programs and to bring the reality of war’s victims

“On the Universality of the Church and the Importance of Dialogue”: A Reflection by Leo XIV

Address by Pope Leo XIV to the Delegation of “Weltkirche & Dialog” from the Archdiocese of Cologne

USA: Archbishop Gudziak Commends Congress for Bipartisan Child Tax Credit Agreement

Calls for six kidnapped Sisters to be freed

U.S. Bishop Asks Rome to Clarify Accusations Against Him

Anglican and Catholic bishops to meet in Rome and Canterbury for the ecumenical summit Growing Together

Pope Francis to Finnish Protestants: «our common goal is Jesus Christ»

Colombian President asks Pope to make Vatican the venue for negotiations with National Liberation Army (ELN)

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reaches 4.7 million visitors by 2023

Pope attends funeral in St Peter’s Basilica

German court refuses to protect «Cologne Cathedral» as a trademark for the Catholic Church

More than 65 million babies have been aborted in the U.S. since 1973, according to a new report

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Announces Donations of Millions of Dollars for Abortions in 2024

Was There a Schism or Not? The Situation in India after the Pope’s Liturgical Ultimatum