Swiss Guard Denies Rumors of Papal Funeral Preparations Amid Francis’ Hospitalization

Feb 20, 2025 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis with the Swiss Guard. Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations

Cardinal Tobin, who serves as chair of both Seton Hall’s Board of Regents and its Board of Trustees, assured that the investigation would be conducted without restrictions on scope or timeline. He emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that a full review of the facts would best serve all parties involved.

Feb 13, 2025 18:08

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Spiritual Exercises for the Pope and the Curia are back: in 2025 they will be held at the Vatican

The Pope’s agenda also confirms his participation in two significant Jubilee celebrations as part of the lead-up to the 2025 Holy Year. On March 9, at 10:30 a.m., Francis will preside over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square dedicated to volunteers, recognizing their essential role in serving communities worldwide

Feb 13, 2025 18:05

ZENIT Staff

Documents•Jubilee 2025•Rome

Explanatory Note Regarding the Faculties to Preach and Hear Confessions in the Territory of the Diocese of Rome During the Jubilee 2025

The Decree interprets and applies the universal law, but without depriving the presbyters of their faculties, given that those that possess them can exercise them in Rome

Feb 11, 2025 15:32

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Francis

Pope Francis decrees that the liturgical feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta be added to the Church’s universal calendar

The announcement, made by the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, reflects the continued resonance of Mother Teresa’s mission of mercy. The decree, signed by Cardinal Arthur Roche, acknowledges the countless requests from bishops, priests, religious communities, and lay faithful who sought a formal place for her commemoration in the Church’s liturgical life.

Feb 11, 2025 15:28

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

1.3 million pilgrims have already passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s in the first weeks of the Jubilee

Despite the impressive statistics, Archbishop Fisichella emphasized that the success of the Jubilee is not measured in numbers. «What truly matters is what people carry in their hearts,» he stated, underlining that the spiritual impact of the event goes far beyond mere attendance figures.

Feb 08, 2025 22:06

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

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Swiss Guard Denies Rumors of Papal Funeral Preparations Amid Francis’ Hospitalization

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

Official, Pope’s health worsens: cancellations, good mood and prayer request

Vatican gives continuity to last synod: meeting of the Coordinators and Secretaries of the 10 Study Groups announced

Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

Official: from March 1 the most important person in the Vatican City government will be a woman

The Case of Marko Rupnik: An Artist’s Perspective

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations

Spiritual Exercises for the Pope and the Curia are back: in 2025 they will be held at the Vatican

Explanatory Note Regarding the Faculties to Preach and Hear Confessions in the Territory of the Diocese of Rome During the Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis decrees that the liturgical feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta be added to the Church’s universal calendar

1.3 million pilgrims have already passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s in the first weeks of the Jubilee