Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

Mar 30, 2025 19:41

Attorney Laura Sgrò, who represents several of the victims, released excerpts of the letters to the press on March 26. Photo: Yahoo News

Good News•Vatican City

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

“Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage” gives life to the patrimony of Saint Peter’s Basilica, immersing one in the interactive virtual world of Minecraft through the block game. The adventure begins by introducing the player in the Tomb of St. Peter, with archaeological research carried out in the 20th century.

Mar 25, 2025 06:29

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Rome

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

The new, state-of-the-art lighting will ensure even more intense and well-distributed light, further enhancing Michelangelo’s work and creating an evocative atmosphere with greater visual impact.

Mar 13, 2025 06:54

ZENIT Staff

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

Amid the polarization between Trump and Leo XIV, U.S. police respond to a bomb threat at the home of the Pope’s brother

Police in New Lenox, a suburban community outside Chicago, responded on the evening of April 15 at approximately 6:30 p.m. to reports of a bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, one of the Pope’s two older brothers

Leo XIV on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people

Pope Benedict XVI appeared three times, while Francis was featured on six occasions, reflecting different phases in the Church’s engagement with global issues

Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

Sale of relics of Blessed Carlo Acustis: Italian prosecutor’s office investigates one month before his canonization

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