Church calls on legislature to investigate child sexual abuse in state-run facilities and to treat all victims of abuse equally

Mar 28, 2025 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Child abuse in the Catholic Church

Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican Orders Apostolic Visit to Emmanuel Community

Following a seminar, organized in July 2024, on the subject of governance, differences of opinion arose among the Community’s members.

Mar 12, 2025 06:22

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican Dissolves Miles Christi Religious Institute Amid Ongoing Scandals

Founded in 1994 in the Archdiocese of La Plata, Argentina, «Miles Christi» was once regarded as a promising religious institute. However, in recent years, its reputation suffered due to serious allegations against its founder and members.

Mar 09, 2025 19:45

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

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

The Pope’s donation, part of the Don Roberto Sardelli Fund for Housing Emergencies, was initially announced on January 30 during a gathering in memory of Don Sardelli at the parish of San Policarpo. However, the specific amount of the Holy Father’s contribution was only recently disclosed in a letter from Cardinal Vicar Baldassare Reina

Mar 06, 2025 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

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

Maria Valtorta (1897-1961) was an Italian writer known for affirming that she received heavenly visions and dictates on the life of Jesus and Mary. Her most known work is “The Gospel As It Has Been Revealed to Me.”

Mar 04, 2025 06:33

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Local Church

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

In 2015, Father Daniele Ercoli of Turin, and English Catholic Associations asked Archbishop Bernard Longley of Birmingham to begin the author’s Process of Canonization.

Mar 02, 2025 18:56

Rafael Llanes

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016

A Pope’s Letter to a Newspaper: Leo XIV Reflects on 150 Years of Journalism in a Changing World

Another dimension Leo XIV emphasized was the human element of storytelling. Technology may accelerate the flow of information, he observed, but experience and judgment remain essential for interpreting events and giving them meaning

Church calls on legislature to investigate child sexual abuse in state-run facilities and to treat all victims of abuse equally

Pope Francis Calls for a Cultural Shift in Child Protection Within the Church

“Julia”, Rome Capital’s new virtual assistant for Jubilee pilgrims

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

Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican Becomes a Minecraft Game Thanks to Microsoft

New Light for the Dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica: Light Intensity Tests Are Underway

Vatican Orders Apostolic Visit to Emmanuel Community

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