From October 27 the Baldachin of Saint Peter’s Basilica Will Be Able to Be Seen Again

Oct 08, 2024 06:53

the scaffolding that has covered the emblematic structure will finally be removed, revealing again its majesty to the eyes of the world. Photo: Saint Peter’s Basilica

Its decorations include ivory plates with figures of Hercules’ works and 9th century ivory friezes typical of the Carolingian era.

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, His Holiness’ Almoner

Pope Francis revealed that he had requested Suu Kyi's freedom, stating, "I met her son in Rome and proposed giving her refuge in the Vatican."

The Nativity and tree will remain on display until January 12, 2025

Mathematics, as explored in the "AlMadar" section, is one such truth, offering a common ground for understanding across time and space.

The theme for the 2025 World Communications Day is particularly timely in an era where the polarization of opinions is deepening

Vatican City•Virgin Mary

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens

Measuring nearly two meters in height, the mosaic was crafted by renowned Korean artist Sim Soon Hwa and molded in the famous marble workshops of Carrara, Italy. Its installation in the Vatican Gardens is not only a significant honor but also a reminder of the deep connection between the Vatican and Korea

Sep 23, 2024 21:51

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Vatican City

Bishop Who Was Excommunicated Will Participate in the Synod on Synodality

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Zhan Silu, substituting Monsignor Anthony Yao Shun, Bishop of Jining, who attended the Synod last year. In regard to the reason for the change, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, Archbishop of Luxembourg and Relator General of the Synod on Synodality, said that “the Secretariat of State has given us the names, but we have no other information about this.”

Sep 23, 2024 06:44

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City

Shadow of espionage shakes Vatican: Inquiry into leaks in London financial scandal

In a rare move, the Vatican has opted for full cooperation with Italian authorities. A key meeting between Vatican officials, including Gendarmerie Commander Gianluca Gauzzi and Vatican prosecutor Alessandro Diddi, and representatives from Perugia’s prosecutor’s office, including Raffaele Cantone, formalized the partnership

Sep 22, 2024 17:26

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

New Israeli ambassador to the Vatican presents himself to the Pope

His Excellency Mr. Yaron Sideman was born in Israel on 30 August 1967, and is married with two children.

Sep 19, 2024 18:33

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Rome•Vatican City

Seven Items Are Revealed About the Forthcoming Synod on Synodality

Total number of women with the right to vote, sins for which forgiveness will be asked, increase in non-Catholic presence or topics of public forums are some of the new features for this second and final part of the synod on synodality

Sep 19, 2024 07:18

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV calls the liturgy the “driving force of evangelization” and urges priests to respect liturgical texts and norms

The Pope’s General Audience, May 27, 2026, on Tradition and Reform in the Liturgy

Pope Leo XIV receives Spain’s atheist president amid a political crisis in the country he is about to visit

The approximately 45-minute private audience between Sánchez and the Pope unfolded against a turbulent domestic backdrop. On the same day, Spanish political debate was dominated by developments involving investigations linked to the Socialist Party and the legal scrutiny surrounding former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero

From October 27 the Baldachin of Saint Peter’s Basilica Will Be Able to Be Seen Again

Historic: Pope Francis Venerates Personally Relic of the Chair of the Apostle Saint Peter

Pope’s Cardinal Almoner Holds Alms Basket for Participants in the Synod

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

Vatican Christmas tree to be lit on December 7, 2024: these are the details of the tree and nativity scene

Vatican in Saudi Arabia thanks to Vatican Apostolic Library

Theme for World Communications Day 2025 announced

A Korean Virgin Mary in the Pope’s Vatican Gardens

Bishop Who Was Excommunicated Will Participate in the Synod on Synodality

Shadow of espionage shakes Vatican: Inquiry into leaks in London financial scandal

New Israeli ambassador to the Vatican presents himself to the Pope

Seven Items Are Revealed About the Forthcoming Synod on Synodality