Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Nov 21, 2024 20:11

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

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

the Vatican has unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica in collaboration with Microsoft

Cardinals and Bishops•Vatican City

Vatican: Decisive Verdict in Case of Embezzlement and Fraud Involving a Cardinal

There are prominent figures among those sentenced, including Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, Raffaele Mincione, Enrico Crasso, Gianluigi Torzi and Cecilia Marogna. The imputations include embezzlement, fraud and extortion. In the case of Becciu and Mincione, they were found to be responsible for using Holy See funds in a way that benefitted third parties disproportionately.

Oct 31, 2024 07:32

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

How the Jubilee Year begins: Mass in St. Peter’s Square, opening of the Holy Door, a mascot (and other Vatican announcements)

In a playful nod to popular culture, the Vatican introduced “Luce,” the Jubilee mascot designed by Italian artist Simone Legno. Luce embodies the modern pilgrim, complete with a yellow raincoat, a mission cross, and a pilgrim’s staff, symbolizing the journey of hope.

Oct 29, 2024 19:20

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis cuts cardinals and Curia salaries by another 10% as of Nov. 1

Pope Francis Imposes New Financial Cuts on Vatican Salaries Amid Economic Strain

Oct 29, 2024 15:28

Valentina di Giorgio

Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people•Vatican City

Abuse Is Not Related to Celibacy: Vatican Publishes First Annual Report on Policies for Protection of Minors

This inaugural Report is configured as a tool for rendering accounts and transparency, driven by the direct mandate of Pope Francis, who has made it clear that the protection of minors is a central priority of his pontificate.

Oct 29, 2024 07:42

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Work Stolen from the Roman Catacombs Is Recovered by the Dutch Government and Returned to the Vatican

The Vatican received the work, which has a funerary inscription of late Antiquity, of great historical and religious relevance.

Oct 27, 2024 10:10

Rafael Llanes

Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

The account of the resurrection of Lazarus and the symptom of a longing for the infinite, as reflected upon by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis and St. Peter’s Basilica: a reminder of what it is and working criteria

The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

Vatican: Decisive Verdict in Case of Embezzlement and Fraud Involving a Cardinal

How the Jubilee Year begins: Mass in St. Peter’s Square, opening of the Holy Door, a mascot (and other Vatican announcements)

Pope Francis cuts cardinals and Curia salaries by another 10% as of Nov. 1

Abuse Is Not Related to Celibacy: Vatican Publishes First Annual Report on Policies for Protection of Minors

Work Stolen from the Roman Catacombs Is Recovered by the Dutch Government and Returned to the Vatican