“A Month Ago I Said to the Pope That I Didn’t Accept” the Appointment: Public Letter of the New Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith

Jul 02, 2023 16:01

ZENIT Staff

Bishop Victor Manuel Fernandez. Photo: Archbishopric of La Plata

Rome

Order of Malta speaks out regarding the appointment of a Jesuit cardinal as the cardinal patron of the Order

The Cardinalis Patronus has the task of promoting the spiritual interests of the Order and its members, as well as advancing the relations between the Holy See and the Order.

Jun 23, 2023 06:05

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Testimonies of Faith

Pope Approves Beatification of Sister Lucia, the Last of the Three Little Shepherds, Seers of the Virgin of Fatima

Sister Lucia died in the smell of holiness in 2005, at the age of 97. Benedict XVI exempted her from the obligation to wait 5 years to start the beatification process. Pope Francis canonized Saint Francis and Saint Jacinta in 2017.

Jun 22, 2023 18:43

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Pope Francis•Rome

Jesuit Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda Replaces Cardinal Raymond Burke as Patron of the Order of Malta

The Cardinal patron is the personal representative of the Pope before the Order.

Jun 19, 2023 13:28

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Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis receives in audience the new Prince of the Order of Malta

The meeting, which takes place a few days after the Holy Father was discharged from hospital, is the first since Fra’ John Dunlap was elected 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta on 3rd May last.

Jun 19, 2023 00:45

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Dicasteries•Local Church•Testimonies

All U.S. bishops in favor of canonization of 5 French priests

The five French-born priests left their homeland to minister to the people in what was then a newly erected diocese which was in the frontier wilderness of northern Louisiana.

Jun 18, 2023 13:33

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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“A Month Ago I Said to the Pope That I Didn’t Accept” the Appointment: Public Letter of the New Prefect for the Doctrine of the Faith

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The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launches global consultation on updated Guidelines to prevent sexual abuse in the Church

Order of Malta speaks out regarding the appointment of a Jesuit cardinal as the cardinal patron of the Order

Pope Approves Beatification of Sister Lucia, the Last of the Three Little Shepherds, Seers of the Virgin of Fatima

Jesuit Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda Replaces Cardinal Raymond Burke as Patron of the Order of Malta

Pope Francis receives in audience the new Prince of the Order of Malta

All U.S. bishops in favor of canonization of 5 French priests