Two months after French church arson, donor gives $1 million to rebuild it

Nov 26, 2024 19:06

ZENIT Staff

Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer

Blessed Carlo Acutis is set to be canonized in 2025, making him the first saint born in the digital era

The RSVP program also encourages local councils to provide non-financial support

the Vatican has unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica in collaboration with Microsoft

a Holy Week retreat in Spain profoundly changed her life.

This Emmy win adds to the documentary’s growing accolades

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Remains of the oldest church in the world’s first Christian country found

The place of worship, dating from the 4th century AD, was found in Artaxata. The discovery is the result of joint work of archaeologists from the University of Münster and the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia. For experts, it is also a «significant» find because the kingdom was the first in history «to adopt Christianity as its official religion”.

Oct 29, 2024 15:40

ZENIT Staff

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Record number of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Americans the second country with the most pilgrims

Camino de Santiago Sees Record Surge in Pilgrims as Half-Million Target Looms. Leading the charge are nearly 33,000 American pilgrims in 2024, marking the United States as the top country for foreign pilgrims, followed by Italy, Germany, and Portugal.

Oct 29, 2024 15:37

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17 children saved from abortion are baptized in Spain.

The president of the “Más Futuro Association”, Marta Velarde, states that the path to the Baptism celebration “has been very complicated because each mother has a different problem, but saving babies from abortion makes us deeply happy. Considering the especially difficult time, we are saving many children.»

Oct 26, 2024 10:13

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From Argentina to the Philippines: Over one million children united in prayer for peace

The country with the largest number of participants, according to online figures, was Nigeria, with 200,209, followed by the Philippines (162,684), Poland (151,365) and Brazil (75,579).

Oct 25, 2024 09:44

ZENIT Staff

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Leaves the NBA to Preach the Gospel: The Story of AJ Griffin Jr.

AJ Griffin Jr. is the son of another basketball player, Adrian Darnell Griffin, who played from 1996 to 2008 in the NBA and is currently an NBA coach.

Oct 21, 2024 18:13

Dante Alba, LC

Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know

José María Balcázar, announced after a lengthy audience with the Pontiff that Leo XIV personally confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November 2026. According to Balcázar, the Pope’s route will include Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa in the Amazon region, and Cusco.

Leo XIV emphasizes the need for safe spaces within the Church to experience love with Jesus Christ

Address by the Holy Father to Members of the Center for Research and Training on Child Protection

Two months after French church arson, donor gives $1 million to rebuild it

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

Blessed Carlo Acutis will be at WYD in Seoul: relics arrive in the Korean capital

Knights of Columbus Surpass $100 Million in Support for Religious Vocations

The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

Sister Clare: the young Irish actress who became a nun goes to the altars

Catholic agency Rome Reports wins Emmy award for best documentary film

Remains of the oldest church in the world’s first Christian country found

Record number of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Americans the second country with the most pilgrims

17 children saved from abortion are baptized in Spain.

From Argentina to the Philippines: Over one million children united in prayer for peace

Leaves the NBA to Preach the Gospel: The Story of AJ Griffin Jr.