What can we do to keep our hearts from becoming heavy? Pope Francis answers with the Gospel

Dec 01, 2024 19:45

ZENIT Staff

Angelus december 1, 2024 Photo: Vatican Media

underscores escalating threats in nations like Burkina Faso and Nicaragua

In 2023, 184,207 marriages were celebrated, a 2.6% drop compared to the previous year.

is officially aimed at safeguarding the mental health of young Australians.

Emanuela Orlandi, one of the most enigmatic mysteries in the Vatican’s history

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Nov 28, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on November 27, Pope Francis shared, “With the start of Advent next week, the catechesis summary during the General Audience will also be translated into Chinese.”

Nov 28, 2024 19:13

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Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Religious Symbols in Public Institutions, Affirming Cultural Heritage

Nov 28, 2024 19:11

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Pro Life

Brave African Delegates Fight Abortion in Landmark UN Family Resolution

A U.S. delegate accused traditional countries of promoting an “anti-LGBTQI+” agenda and “attempting to redefine the family.” “We must all acknowledge a simple truth. Diverse families exist. This is not a pollical statement, it is a fact,” he said.

Nov 28, 2024 19:09

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The British and their attunement to Christian religious heritage

The UK has some of the most historic and beautiful churches to be found anywhere in the world. Thanks to the work of the Patrimony Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Catholic churches are now firmly on the heritage map.

Nov 28, 2024 19:06

ZENIT Staff

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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What can we do to keep our hearts from becoming heavy? Pope Francis answers with the Gospel

Religious Freedom Under Siege: ACN Report Highlights Escalating Persecution

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

Italy’s Shrinking Wedding Numbers: A Cultural and Demographic Shift

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

Brave African Delegates Fight Abortion in Landmark UN Family Resolution

The British and their attunement to Christian religious heritage