Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

Nov 24, 2024 21:23

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Benedict XVI Writing

Abraham Agreements signed in 2020 during US President-elect Donald Trump's

the bishops of Argentina expressed their heartfelt thanks to Pope Francis in a letter

"Gratia Plena" exhibition hosted at the church-museum of San Ignacio in Carpi, has reignited debate over the boundaries of artistic expression within sacred spaces.

The exposition began with an inaugural Mass attended by over 40,000 faithful.

Zelenska met privately with Pope Francis

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio, confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Corsica on December 15, 2024

Church and World•Local Church

Macron in the square, the archbishop in the cathedral, the Pope in the Vatican: this is what the reopening of Notre Dame will be like

While the reopening will feature grand ceremonies, President Emmanuel Macron will notably speak “outside” the cathedral, following months of debate over the role of state and church in such a sacred setting. His decision reflects a compromise aimed at respecting the spiritual sanctity of the venue while acknowledging its cultural and national significance.

Nov 21, 2024 20:36

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church

USA: bishop reestablishes the Old Church Order of Widows for his diocese

The six women currently discerning their vocation in the Order of Widows represent diverse backgrounds but share a common longing to serve God in the wake of profound personal loss

Nov 21, 2024 20:33

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Rising Rebellion: Italian Clergy Sanctioned for Rejecting Pope Francis

By enforcing penalties against dissenters, the Church seeks to preserve unity and authority. Yet the persistence of such voices suggests unresolved fractures in Catholicism’s global community.

Nov 21, 2024 20:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis on the Renewal of the Study of Church History

Letter to help priests to better interpret the social reality on the theme of the renewal of the study of the Church

Nov 21, 2024 20:27

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope’s new letter to cardinals: asks for help and warns of financial collapse in pension system

The letter, released on November 21, highlights the moral imperative to provide equitable and dignified pensions while recognizing the finite resources available.

Nov 21, 2024 20:23

Valentina di Giorgio

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.

of the 194 countries, the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations with ten

Vatican Reveals Number of Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations

At present, 184 States have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. To these must be added the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. There are 90 Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Holy See with headquarters in Rome, among them those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

Al Sabaileh: the Abraham Accords and Trump’s second term

Argentine bishops invite the Pope (once again) to visit the country

Catholics bring their bishop to justice… for blasphemy. Italian justice admits case

Relics of St. Francis Xavier on display: crowds throng to see them

[PHOTO GALLERY] Ukrainian First Lady before the Pope: this was the visit to Rome

Pope Francis to visit France on December 15, 2024

Macron in the square, the archbishop in the cathedral, the Pope in the Vatican: this is what the reopening of Notre Dame will be like

USA: bishop reestablishes the Old Church Order of Widows for his diocese

Rising Rebellion: Italian Clergy Sanctioned for Rejecting Pope Francis

Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis on the Renewal of the Study of Church History

Pope’s new letter to cardinals: asks for help and warns of financial collapse in pension system