Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Nov 12, 2024 15:49

ZENIT Staff

The Federal Council clarified that the ban will apply in public spaces Photo: Tiempo La Noticia Digital

This is the leading Catholic philanthropic network of foundations and donors supporting Catholic activities and initiatives.

Pope Francis received in audience the leaders of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church from India

Analysis Opinion•Pro Life

UN Committee Challenges Selective Abortion Policies, Sparking Debate on Disability Rights

The Netherlands faced particular scrutiny for reportedly allowing healthcare providers to recommend termination based on the presence of Down syndrome. Similar concerns were expressed in previous assessments of Sweden and Turkey, where the committee observed an approach it labeled “extinction-minded” regarding certain intellectual disabilities.

Nov 11, 2024 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Vatican City

The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

Vatican and Microsoft Join Forces to Digitally Recreate St. Peter’s Basilica, Opening Doors to Global Accessibility. Designed to benefit both general visitors and specialists, the digital Basilica will provide pilgrims with an immersive virtual journey and academics with a wealth of details invaluable for restoration and research.

Nov 11, 2024 17:24

Valentina di Giorgio

Angelus•Pope Francis

On appearances and the prayer of the tax collector and the Pharisee: a reflection of the Pope

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, November 10, 2024

Nov 10, 2024 20:58

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as French Minister Cancels Church Visit Amid Israeli Police Incident

Nov 10, 2024 20:54

Faris Fayes

Analysis Opinion

Ecclesiology today: the crisis of Christianity and what we need now

In a homily delivered in 1959 a young Fr. Joseph Ratzinger described the first Christmas day as the “winter solstice of world history.” Christ is something more than another moral teacher or celebrity philanthropist and his Church—including the priesthood, the Petrine Office, and the episcopacy—is a sacred institution, not another multinational welfare agency.

Nov 10, 2024 20:51

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.

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Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Unprecedented: Justin Welby, world leader of Anglicans, resigns for negligence in sex abuse case

Pope Francis and St. Peter’s Basilica: a reminder of what it is and working criteria

Pope Francis to Catholic philanthropists: thank you for “your silent support of initiatives that enrich the Church in the United States”

Synodality and mission: Pope’s reflection on the contribution of Eastern Protestant Syro-Malankars to Christianity

UN Committee Challenges Selective Abortion Policies, Sparking Debate on Disability Rights

The Vatican Basilica’s digital twin is born: online in December thanks to Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft

On appearances and the prayer of the tax collector and the Pharisee: a reflection of the Pope

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Ecclesiology today: the crisis of Christianity and what we need now