Before a Next Conclave, Historian Suggests a Reform That Makes It Slower and Says Why

Feb 27, 2024 23:59

The Conclave’s history reveals its essential purpose: to guarantee an indisputable and swift papal succession in times of uncertainty Photo: Reuters

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope to Vatican police: thank you for guaranteeing pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to experience moments of faith and prayer

Pope’s address to the leaders and staff of the Vatican Public Security Inspectorate

Feb 10, 2024 05:22

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Pope Francis•Vatican City

The teachings of Argentina’s new saint, Mama Antula, explained by the Pope

Address to a group of Argentine pilgrims arriving in Rome for the canonization of Maria Antonia of St. Joseph

Feb 09, 2024 03:59

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City•Woman

Anglican «bishop» woman who spoke before the Pope: I was invited «to describe the Anglican way for women’s ordination.»

However, the Anglican «bishop’s» hope found a limit on Thursday, the 8th, by Pope Francis himself. In a speech to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, the Pope once again made it clear about the role of women in the Church that «it cannot be reduced to mere ministerial roles.»

Feb 08, 2024 23:33

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Rome•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

The Holy See and Italy Agree on the Building of New Headquarters for the Vatican’s Only Hospital

the Government of the Italian Republic and the Holy See declare that they have identified the area of the former Carlo Forlanini Hospital in Rome as «one of the most suitable sites for the construction of the new headquarters» of the Bambino Gesù.

Feb 08, 2024 03:48

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Vatican City

Sessions of the Pope’s Council of Cardinals Conclude: these were the topics covered

The role of women, synodal paths and evangelization were the three topics addressed at the first session of the Council of Cardinals in January 2024, in the presence of the Pope.

Feb 07, 2024 23:40

ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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Before a Next Conclave, Historian Suggests a Reform That Makes It Slower and Says Why

Story of Vatican Secret Archive Recounted in a Book by Its Prefect: Conclave, Napoleon and Pius XII and the Black Legend

From Tourist to Pilgrim: Vatican launches mini-website to recount the experience of pilgrimage to 4 papal basilicas

Vatican issues stamp commemorating St. John Bosco’s dream

First Auditor General of the Vatican Appeals Ruling of the Vatican Court

Vatican announces dates for second part of synod on synodality in 2024

Vatican Museums offer special tour during the period of Lent 2024

Pope to Vatican police: thank you for guaranteeing pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to experience moments of faith and prayer

The teachings of Argentina’s new saint, Mama Antula, explained by the Pope

Anglican «bishop» woman who spoke before the Pope: I was invited «to describe the Anglican way for women’s ordination.»

The Holy See and Italy Agree on the Building of New Headquarters for the Vatican’s Only Hospital

Sessions of the Pope’s Council of Cardinals Conclude: these were the topics covered