Pope Francis to Spanish seminarians: the 3 signs that mark the itinerary

Jan 18, 2025 21:34

Pope Francis has chosen to begin the year by welcoming students from yet another Spanish seminary. Photo: Diócesis de Córdoba

Pope Francis has implemented a financial bonus for Vatican employees with three or more children

The Cuban government announced the gradual release of 553 prisoners in response to a direct appeal from Pope Francis.

These guidelines will soon be supported by detailed legislation and regulatory frameworks to ensure their practical application.

Persecuted Christians

Two Nuns Are Kidnapped in a Country Where Anti-Catholic Persecution is Growing

Nigeria has a similar number of Christians and Muslims. The Christian community has suffered violence for decades, especially by the Muslim guerrilla. In 2024, eleven priests were kidnapped in Nigeria and three remain disappeared. A priest was murdered at the end last year, although it was an isolated case.

Jan 13, 2025 17:50

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Pro Life

Biden officially awards George Soros: champion of abortion, sexual orientation and gender identity and censorship

Some of OpenDemocracy’s projects included publishing stolen emails from a European pro-life mailing list, launching smear campaigns against pro-life activists and organizations, and pressuring banks to stop allowing conservative charities (and even the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) to receive donations through their matching grant programs.

Jan 13, 2025 17:31

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

UN Office Proposes Labeling Abortion-Related Deaths as Femicides

Sex-selective abortion is often included in femicide definitions because it involves the intentional killing of unborn girls specifically because they are female. However, the idea of including the deaths of women due to abortion complications is more novel—and controversial.

Jan 13, 2025 17:25

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Choirs in Entrance Processions

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jan 13, 2025 17:21

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

Jan 12, 2025 18:33

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

Pope Francis to Spanish seminarians: the 3 signs that mark the itinerary

Pope Francis introduces monthly bonus for large families amid mixed reactions from Vatican employees

This is the financial penalty imposed by new Vatican law for those who enter its territory without permission

Cuba responds to the Pope by releasing half a thousand prisoners in the context of Jubilee 2025

Vatican becomes one of the first countries to legislate on Artificial Intelligences: this is what its new laws say

Vatican announces publication of documents on Artificial Intelligence, role of women in the Church and monogamy

No Sin is Beyond God’s Unfathomable Mercy, says Bishop Thomas on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Two Nuns Are Kidnapped in a Country Where Anti-Catholic Persecution is Growing

Biden officially awards George Soros: champion of abortion, sexual orientation and gender identity and censorship

UN Office Proposes Labeling Abortion-Related Deaths as Femicides

Questions about liturgy: Choirs in Entrance Processions

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel