Pope’s article in The New York Times: There Is Faith in Humor

Dec 22, 2024 18:06

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The New York Times published an opinion piece written by Pope Francis Photo: Vatican Media

This new service, inside the Pope’s City, will care for 30 children from 3 to 36 months old

Pope Francis welcomed a delegation of Methodist leaders to the Vatican

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The Papal Foundation Awards $800,000 in Scholarships to 110 Priests, Brothers, Sisters, and Lay Faithful

Since its founding, the program has provided nearly $14 million in scholarships to more than 1700 individuals, known as Saeman Scholars, to advance their education and prepare them to return home and serve in leadership positions in their own countries.

Dec 13, 2024 13:52

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

A Historic Icon and a Call for Peace: Pope Francis Meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

According to a statement from the Vatican Press Office, the dialogue emphasized the urgency of a ceasefire and the liberation of hostages in Gaza. Both parties reiterated their condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and stressed the necessity of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a two-state solution

Dec 12, 2024 17:15

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Mary Magdalene in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Last Judgment fresco identified

Penco’s findings, which she plans to elaborate on in her forthcoming book, Mary Magdalene in Michelangelo’s Judgement, suggest that the artist’s depiction was a deliberate homage to the disciple’s spiritual significance. By placing her in such proximity to Christ, Michelangelo might have intended to elevate her role within the fresco’s narrative of redemption and salvation.

Dec 11, 2024 19:22

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Virgin Mary

Miracle at Lourdes: Church gives official recognition to miracle number 71 in the history of the sanctuary

A Century in Waiting: The 71st Lourdes Miracle of John Traynor Finally Recognized

Dec 10, 2024 16:01

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A wish and an invitation from the Pope to theologians useful for those studying theology

Pope’s address to the participants of the International Theology Conference

Dec 09, 2024 18:04

ZENIT Staff