Vatican Dissolves Miles Christi Religious Institute Amid Ongoing Scandals

Mar 09, 2025 19:45

ZENIT Staff

Miles Christi Religious Institute

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

Pope Francis•Vatican City

From hospital, Pope changes Vatican City law, broadens powers for new governor, appoints two “vice-governors»

Beyond simply holding the title, Sister Raffaella Petrini has been granted the authority to delegate specific responsibilities and assignments to the two vice governors. This reflects the Pope’s trust in her leadership and decision-making, reinforcing his broader efforts to elevate the role of women in Vatican administration.

Feb 25, 2025 19:33

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope Francis Warns of AI’s Role in Enabling Abuse, Calls for Ethical Responsibility

Francis warned that the internet has long created a false sense of detachment, allowing individuals to hide behind screens and avoid responsibility for their actions

Feb 25, 2025 11:31

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Vatican City

Sloane Avenue building case: British judiciary rules against Vatican

The High Court of England and Wales has published its ruling on the legal proceedings initiated by the Italian financier in 2020 against the Secretariat of State in an attempt to halt the investigation launched by the Vatican’s Promoter of Justice.

Feb 21, 2025 15:51

ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

Vatican Dissolves Miles Christi Religious Institute Amid Ongoing Scandals

Pope Francis Donates One Million Euros to Support Housing for the Vulnerable

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

Is The Author of “The Lord of the Rings” a Saint? This Is the State of His Process of Canonization

The Cause of Canonization Advances of Alcide De Gasperi, One of the Founding Fathers of the European Union

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 and Italy Sign Customs Cooperation Agreement to Enhance Transparency and Efficiency

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

From hospital, Pope changes Vatican City law, broadens powers for new governor, appoints two “vice-governors»

Pope Francis Warns of AI’s Role in Enabling Abuse, Calls for Ethical Responsibility

Sloane Avenue building case: British judiciary rules against Vatican