PHOTO GALLERY: how the Franciscan complex was left after a bomb in the context of the new war in Syria

Dec 03, 2024 21:59

Faris Fayes

Father Bahjat Karakach, the parish priest at Aleppo’s Church of St. Francis of Assisi Photo: Custodia Terra Sancta

reflects a profound commitment to both spiritual growth and social development in the heart of Africa

Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals Discusses Synodality, Women's Role, and Global Challenges

the iconic Gothic structure will welcome visitors once again under the watchful eyes of thousands of security personnel.

The ruling emphasized that public administrations have a responsibility to foster inclusivity

TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE COMMEMORATING THE CENTENARY OF THE FIRST "ALL RELIGIONS' CONFERENCE" ORGANIZED BY SREE NARAYANA GURU

Bioethics•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Church figures have been at the forefront of opposition, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the moral imperative to support those in need through care, not expedited death. Bishop John Sherrington of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales reiterated these concerns post-vote.

Dec 02, 2024 17:31

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

The Vatican delegation, led by Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, included senior clergy and representatives, such as Msgr. Javier Domingo Fernández González and Dr. Melania Iermieri.

Dec 02, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

The restoration efforts weren’t limited to the Pietà. Scaffolding erected for the glass installation also allowed conservators to repair Giovanni Lanfranco’s 17th-century frescoes adorning the chapel’s ceiling

Dec 01, 2024 19:56

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Seminary Marks 100 Years with Jubilant Celebrations and Ordination of 40 Deacons

Dec 01, 2024 19:53

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land•Testimonies

Gaza: Catholic community resists leaving their land, bombarded by Israel

The priest also expressed hope that the global Church would amplify their plight. He praised Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, for his advocacy and revealed that Pope Francis has been making regular calls to stay updated on their dire situation.

Dec 01, 2024 19:49

Rafael Llanes

Traits of a diplomacy of hope: the Pope’s address to ambassadors with whom the Vatican has diplomatic relations

Address of the Pope to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings.

These Are the Masses Over Which The Pope Will Preside During January and February 2025

Two of these four celebrations are related to Masses in the context of the Jubilee 2025: one for communicators and another for the Armed Forces, the Police and Security.

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PHOTO GALLERY: how the Franciscan complex was left after a bomb in the context of the new war in Syria

PHOTO GALLERY: West Africa dedicates a new shrine to St. John Paul

Role of women, synodality and nuncios: topics addressed by the Pope and his Council of Cardinals

Notre Dame reopens: police react to heightened threat of terrorist attack

Spain: Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Rainbow Flag Display on Public Buildings

Are you discouraged? This video of the Pope is for you

Pope Francis’s homage to the Hindu leader who said no to castes

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Gaza: Catholic community resists leaving their land, bombarded by Israel