3 things a Catholic looks for in a parish (and that the pastor and the community should know)

Nov 14, 2024 18:15

Tim Daniels

sermons play a central role in retaining parishioners. Photo: La Nación

The Pope appeared in a white coat, reflecting the change in weather in Rome

The RSVP program also encourages local councils to provide non-financial support

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

All six bishops will serve for one year as chairmen-elect before beginning a three-year term at the conclusion of the bishops’ 2025 Fall General Assembly.

Nov 13, 2024 09:06

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Deciding on Which Songs Are OK for Mass

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.

Nov 12, 2024 16:35

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

India’s Supreme Court Ends Tax Exemptions for Catholic Clergy in Government-Funded Schools

This ruling, delivered on November 7, mandates that clergy working in schools and colleges funded by the government must now pay taxes on their earnings, a decision that closes a legal chapter stretching back almost 80 years.

Nov 12, 2024 16:33

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

The new regulations come one year after Pope Francis dismissed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his leadership role in the Diocese of Tyler, appointing Bishop Vásquez of Austin as Apostolic Administrator.

Nov 12, 2024 16:31

ZENIT Staff

Rome•Vatican City

Pope sends part of Vatican Secret Archive Library to major seminary in Rome

Pope Francis has authorized the transfer of selected documents and artifacts to new spaces at the Pontifical Roman Seminary

Nov 12, 2024 15:51

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.

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.

3 things a Catholic looks for in a parish (and that the pastor and the community should know)

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

Marian piety explained briefly, simply and beautifully by the Pope

USA: Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana’s Ten Commandments School Display Law

Knights of Columbus Surpass $100 Million in Support for Religious Vocations

A Colombian priest’s fight against violence: “Our neighbourhood has two or three murders every week”

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

Questions about liturgy: Deciding on Which Songs Are OK for Mass

India’s Supreme Court Ends Tax Exemptions for Catholic Clergy in Government-Funded Schools

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

Pope sends part of Vatican Secret Archive Library to major seminary in Rome