Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

Dec 01, 2024 19:56

ZENIT Staff

The new glass system, replacing its predecessor from 1973, is a marvel of engineering and design. Photo: Vatican Media

Emanuela Orlandi, one of the most enigmatic mysteries in the Vatican’s history

She succeeds Loup Besmond de Senneville, formerly the Rome correspondent for France's La Croix, who now serves as deputy editor-in-chief of the same publication in Paris.

Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Spearheaded by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, and Father Enzo Fortunato, Director of Communication for the Basilica

The ceremony was presided over by Bishop Hugo Nicolás Barbaro of San Roque de Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Argentina

With its 30th edition, the Ratzinger Prize has become a hallmark of intellectual and artistic achievement within the Church.

Good News•Rome

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

The project has been years in the making. After Benedict XVI’s passing on December 31, 2022, at the age of 95, his personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, entrusted the documents to the Foundation

Nov 24, 2024 21:23

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Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican Introduces New Liturgical Guidelines for Papal Funerals

Nov 21, 2024 20:11

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

The event will bring together experts and leaders from various nations to explore innovative strategies for safeguarding children who face exploitation, abuse, war, and extreme poverty

Nov 20, 2024 18:32

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis•Young People

Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

The announcement was met with thunderous applause from thousands gathered in a rainy St. Peter’s Square, underscoring the profound global resonance of their stories.

Nov 20, 2024 17:53

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Vatican City

This is the date and time when the Vatican Christmas tree will be lit 2024

Vatican Christmas Traditions Shine: A Global Celebration of Unity, Faith, and Culture

Nov 19, 2024 17:40

ZENIT Staff

Role of women, synodality and nuncios: topics addressed by the Pope and his Council of Cardinals

Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals Discusses Synodality, Women’s Role, and Global Challenges

Are you discouraged? This video of the Pope is for you

In his prayer intention for December, Pope Francis invites us to pray “that this Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope.” The Pope invites us to be pilgrims of hope in a world that “needs it a lot,” and that “through us, let us allow it to reach everyone who is looking for it.”

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Valentina Alazraki Named President of International Vatican Journalists’ Association

Vatican institutes task force against spiritual abuse and false mysticism

The 5 novelties in communication of the Vatican Basilica: webcams, magazine and social networks

Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

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

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

This is the date and time when the Vatican Christmas tree will be lit 2024