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

Mar 25, 2025 06:29

The settings have been digitally reconstructed, blending artistic beauty and spirituality. Photo: CNS Photo/Courtesy Of Microsoft/Mojang Studios

Causes of Saints•Local Church

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

His unbreakable faith was a constant guide for him and inspired all his political and social policies. He did not limit himself to express it in private, but translated it into a concrete commitment to build a just and solidary society.

Mar 02, 2025 06:33

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Documents•Protection of vulnerable people

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

On the duty to respect the good reputation of the deceased in the matter of abuse (canon 220) in current Canon Law

Feb 28, 2025 17:04

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican and Italy Sign Customs Cooperation Agreement to Enhance Transparency and Efficiency

The agreement lays the groundwork for closer institutional collaboration, particularly in handling customs procedures and the exchange of relevant data.

Feb 27, 2025 18:17

ZENIT Staff

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

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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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

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