Pope’s Forthcoming and Important Changes in Dioceses Worldwide and in the Roman Curia

Jul 12, 2023 01:34

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francisco Thoughtful. Photo: Vatican Media

Dicasteries

Dicastery for Divine Worship Establishes Biblical Readings for the Mass “To Pray for Chastity”

El término «continential» utilizado en el Misal Romano tiene un significado más amplio y se refiere a todo lo que cada bautizado debe hacer para revestirse de Crist

Jun 27, 2023 22:03

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launches global consultation on updated Guidelines to prevent sexual abuse in the Church

The function of these principles is to promote protection from abuse in the Church according to existing good practices in safeguarding, with a focus on assisting people impacted by abuse and the importance of dealing appropriately with instances of abuse.

Jun 23, 2023 06:07

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Testimonies of Faith

Pope Approves Beatification of Sister Lucia, the Last of the Three Little Shepherds, Seers of the Virgin of Fatima

Sister Lucia died in the smell of holiness in 2005, at the age of 97. Benedict XVI exempted her from the obligation to wait 5 years to start the beatification process. Pope Francis canonized Saint Francis and Saint Jacinta in 2017.

Jun 22, 2023 18:43

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church•Testimonies

All U.S. bishops in favor of canonization of 5 French priests

The five French-born priests left their homeland to minister to the people in what was then a newly erected diocese which was in the frontier wilderness of northern Louisiana.

Jun 18, 2023 13:33

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Ecumenism

Catholics and Orthodox: Commission Agrees on Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millennium and Today

The discussion focused on synodality and primacy in East and West over the course of the second millennium, giving as far as possible a common reading of that history.

Jun 11, 2023 07:15

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

Pope’s Forthcoming and Important Changes in Dioceses Worldwide and in the Roman Curia

First “Guidelines” of The New Prefect of The Dicastery for The Doctrine of the Faith

Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis Institutes a Commission That Will Recognize Catholic Martyrs and Those of Other Christian Confessions

“I’ll Do Things My Way”: The New Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith Talks About the German Synod and Blessings to Gay Couples

“A Month Ago I Said to the Pope That I Didn’t Accept” the Appointment: Public Letter of the New Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith

Argentine Prelate Is New Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

All of Us Need to Be Determined to “Sing Together as a Choir”: Joint Letter of Two Dicasteries Addressed to All Involved in the Church’s Mission of Education

Dicastery for Divine Worship Establishes Biblical Readings for the Mass “To Pray for Chastity”

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launches global consultation on updated Guidelines to prevent sexual abuse in the Church

Pope Approves Beatification of Sister Lucia, the Last of the Three Little Shepherds, Seers of the Virgin of Fatima

All U.S. bishops in favor of canonization of 5 French priests

Catholics and Orthodox: Commission Agrees on Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millennium and Today