Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

Nov 24, 2024 22:01

The ceremony was presided over by Bishop Hugo Nicolás Barbaro of San Roque de Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, Argentina Photo: Opus Dei

With its 30th edition, the Ratzinger Prize has become a hallmark of intellectual and artistic achievement within the Church.

this revised edition embodies significant updates designed to reflect contemporary theological and pastoral sensibilities

Pope Francis made a significant announcement during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square: the Vatican will host the “World Meeting on Children’s Rights”, titled “Love Them and Protect Them,”

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

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

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

The decision could set a precedent for other indigenous groups around the world, encouraging bishops and pastoral leaders to explore similar adaptations.

Nov 18, 2024 17:04

Enrique Villegas

Jubilee 2025•Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis Urges Rome Diocese to Combat Housing Crisis Ahead of Jubilee Year

The Pope provides that all the saints, blessed and servants of God of each diocese be remembered on a single day starting in 2025

Nov 16, 2024 08:40

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

The Pope provides that all the saints, blessed and servants of God of each diocese be remembered on a single day starting in 2025

Nov 16, 2024 08:36

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Address to the participants in the Conference promoted by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

Nov 14, 2024 18:25

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

Australia’s High Court Rules Catholic Church Not Liable Abuse Case

Nov 14, 2024 18:17

Elizabeth Owens

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

the Pope expressed his solidarity with those affected by the fires in Los Angeles

The baptism of Jesus explained by the Pope with “face and voice”

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 12, 2025

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

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

This is the date and time when the Vatican Christmas tree will be lit 2024

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

Pope Francis Urges Rome Diocese to Combat Housing Crisis Ahead of Jubilee Year

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse