Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

Nov 20, 2024 17:53

These two young role models, celebrated for their faith and service, will be elevated to sainthood during events tied to the Holy Year 2025 Photo: iglesia.cl

The event, scheduled for December 7 at 6:30 PM

the Vatican’s recognitio elevates them to the status of “liturgical expressions,”

TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE PROMOTED BY THE DICASTERY FOR THE CAUSES OF SAINTS

Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

With 205 votes in favor, 6 votes against, and 19 abstentions, the bishops affirmed their support for the advancement of the cause of beatification and canonization at the local level.

Nov 13, 2024 18:59

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Dicasteries•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

On behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Dr. Majed bin Ali Alnoaimi, Bahrain’s Minister of Public Affairs, will sign the cooperation agreement with H.E. Mons. Angelo Vincenzo Zani, Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church

Nov 13, 2024 18:52

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

The new regulations come one year after Pope Francis dismissed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his leadership role in the Diocese of Tyler, appointing Bishop Vásquez of Austin as Apostolic Administrator.

Nov 12, 2024 16:31

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Rome•Vatican City

Pope sends part of Vatican Secret Archive Library to major seminary in Rome

Pope Francis has authorized the transfer of selected documents and artifacts to new spaces at the Pontifical Roman Seminary

Nov 12, 2024 15:51

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Local Church•Vatican City

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Valley of Ledro Residents Urge Pope to Spare 200-Year-Old Tree Destined for St. Peter’s Square

Nov 12, 2024 15:43

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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.

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Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

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