Holy See approves statutes of the Regnum Christi Federation (of which the Legionaries of Christ are a part)

Feb 05, 2025 17:22

ZENIT Staff

The Holy See granted the Statutes an initial approval ad experimentum Photo: Regnum Christi

99% of the surveyed dioceses have multiple parishes offering Mass in Spanish.

Cardinal Koovakad is a member of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church

These guidelines will soon be supported by detailed legislation and regulatory frameworks to ensure their practical application.

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican institutes task force against spiritual abuse and false mysticism

It is proposed to entrust to the Dicastery for Legislative Texts and to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith the task of analyzing whether it is possible to typify a crime of “spiritual abuse” in contexts of false mysticism and to present concrete proposals.

Nov 26, 2024 19:13

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

The decision could set a precedent for other indigenous groups around the world, encouraging bishops and pastoral leaders to explore similar adaptations.

Nov 18, 2024 17:04

Enrique Villegas

Dicasteries•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Dr. Majed bin Ali Alnoaimi, Bahrain’s Minister of Public Affairs, will sign the cooperation agreement with H.E. Mons. Angelo Vincenzo Zani, Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church

Nov 13, 2024 18:52

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

The new regulations come one year after Pope Francis dismissed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his leadership role in the Diocese of Tyler, appointing Bishop Vásquez of Austin as Apostolic Administrator.

Nov 12, 2024 16:31

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Dicasteries•Ecumenism•Pope Francis

Ecumenism: Pope Francis includes Isaac of Nineveh in Roman Martyrology – Context? Visit of Assyrian East Patriarch

The inclusion of Isaac the Syrian in the Roman Martyrology proves that holiness did not stop with separations and exists across denominational boundaries. As the Second Vatican Council declared: ‘It is right and salutary to recognize the riches of Christ and virtuous works in the lives of others who are bearing witness to Christ, sometimes even to the shedding of their blood.’ (Unitatis Redintegratio 4).

Nov 10, 2024 20:47

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

Holy See approves statutes of the Regnum Christi Federation (of which the Legionaries of Christ are a part)

Vatican pronounces on the transfer of days of obligation for Mass in the liturgical calendar

Cardinal Fernandez calls for clearer legal framework to address “spiritual abuse” in the Church

Cardinal Koovakad Appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

Vatican announces publication of documents on Artificial Intelligence, role of women in the Church and monogamy

Pope appoints woman as first prefect of an important dicastery of the Roman Curia: Cardinal remains as subordinate

On benedicence: a great reflection by the Pope for cardinals of the Roman Curia useful for every Catholic

Vatican institutes task force against spiritual abuse and false mysticism

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

Ecumenism: Pope Francis includes Isaac of Nineveh in Roman Martyrology – Context? Visit of Assyrian East Patriarch