International Theological Commission publishes important document on the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

Apr 03, 2025 19:33

The document of the International Theological Commission is not intended simply to be a text of academic theology. Photo: InfoVaticana

Dicasteries•Documents•Protection of vulnerable people

On the Duty to Respect the Good Reputation of the Deceased in the Matter of Abuse: Response from the Dicastery for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts

On the duty to respect the good reputation of the deceased in the matter of abuse (canon 220) in current Canon Law

Feb 28, 2025 17:04

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican Dicastery discourages publication of lists of deceased clergy “credibly accused” of sexual abuse and these are the reasons why

Stance aligns with previous statements from both the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for the Clergy, as well as Pope Francis himself.

Feb 27, 2025 18:14

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Dicasteries•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis Establishes New Commission to Boost Vatican Donations

One of the commission’s key responsibilities is to act as a coordinating body for various existing fundraising initiatives, both formal and informal

Feb 26, 2025 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Gender Ideology•Local Church

Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

He pointed to the Church’s theological anthropology as a unique and unparalleled framework for understanding human nature. Referring to «Dignitas Infinita», a recent Vatican document on human dignity, Fernández invoked the words of Pope John Paul II, who in 1980 reminded the faithful that God’s love bestows immeasurable worth upon every human being

Feb 20, 2025 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Bioethics•Dicasteries•Rome

First Vatican Summit Is Announced on Longevity: Science, Ethics and Future of Longevity

This project hopes to promote a model of longevity that is not limited to increase the years of life, but that enriches them in terms of quality, dignity and sustainability, integrating science, ethics and spirituality.

Feb 06, 2025 16:00

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

International Theological Commission publishes important document on the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

This is the new archivist and librarian of the Holy Roman Church chosen by Pope Francis

Vatican Launches New Pastoral Guide to Strengthen Advocacy for Human Life

Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea

Vatican Orders Apostolic Visit to Emmanuel Community

Vatican Dissolves Miles Christi Religious Institute Amid Ongoing Scandals

Press Release of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Stating That Maria Valtorta’s Writings Are Not of Supernatural Origin

On the Duty to Respect the Good Reputation of the Deceased in the Matter of Abuse: Response from the Dicastery for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts

Vatican Dicastery discourages publication of lists of deceased clergy “credibly accused” of sexual abuse and these are the reasons why

Pope Francis Establishes New Commission to Boost Vatican Donations

Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

First Vatican Summit Is Announced on Longevity: Science, Ethics and Future of Longevity