Rome Colosseum sparks debate over collaboration with AIRBNB for gladiator experience

Dec 08, 2024 09:09

Valentina di Giorgio

Rome Colosseum Photo: CNN

Led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the event began with a solemn prayer

The new glass system, replacing its predecessor from 1973, is a marvel of engineering and design.

Emanuela Orlandi, one of the most enigmatic mysteries in the Vatican’s history

She succeeds Loup Besmond de Senneville, formerly the Rome correspondent for France's La Croix, who now serves as deputy editor-in-chief of the same publication in Paris.

Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Spearheaded by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, and Father Enzo Fortunato, Director of Communication for the Basilica

Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

At the conclusion of the ordination, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the Prelate of Opus Dei, offered words of gratitude and encouragement. He reminded the new deacons that their mission mirrors the life of Christ, the ultimate servant.

Nov 24, 2024 22:01

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

The day began with a Mass at the Vatican Grottoes near Benedict’s tomb, presided over by Archbishop Georg Gänswein. Later, Pope Francis received the honorees in a private audience, affirming their dedication to the Church’s mission.

Nov 24, 2024 21:49

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Rome

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

The project has been years in the making. After Benedict XVI’s passing on December 31, 2022, at the age of 95, his personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, entrusted the documents to the Foundation

Nov 24, 2024 21:23

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Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican Introduces New Liturgical Guidelines for Papal Funerals

Nov 21, 2024 20:11

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

The event will bring together experts and leaders from various nations to explore innovative strategies for safeguarding children who face exploitation, abuse, war, and extreme poverty

Nov 20, 2024 18:32

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

“Generally, we priests tend to enjoy humor and even have a fair stock of jokes and amusing stories, which we are often quite good at telling, as well as being the object of them”, writes the Pope in the best-known newspaper in the United States

the Vatican formally launches his cause for beatification and canonization

The process of beatification of King Baudouin of Belgium officially begins: Vatican and Pope give their approval

In a statement released by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, it was confirmed that the process officially began on December 17, 2024, with the establishment of a historical commission. This panel, comprising leading experts in Belgian history and archival research, is tasked with gathering and evaluating documentation related to King Baudouin’s life and deeds.

Rome Colosseum sparks debate over collaboration with AIRBNB for gladiator experience

Vatican: the ceremony of the recognitio that sets up the Holy Door for the Jubilee in St. Peter’s Basilica

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Valentina Alazraki Named President of International Vatican Journalists’ Association

Vatican institutes task force against spiritual abuse and false mysticism

The 5 novelties in communication of the Vatican Basilica: webcams, magazine and social networks

Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action