Vatican Approves Marian Apparitions in France

Sep 03, 2024 06:24

ZENIT Staff

Our Lady of Mercy, associated to the Marian Shrine of Pellevoisin

The 21-year-old athlete, born in Toledo, Ohio, USA, began the weightlifting sport at 17.

Bishop Onah asked the faithful to support the new priests with their prayers and not interfere in their ministry.

Around 15,000 people gathered to listen to his Sunday address and pray the Marian Angelus with him

The Capuchin friars held their 2024 General Chapter in Rome

If declared guilty, Bielecki could face up to 40 years in prison

Saint Michael’s image follows the proposal of sculptor Markus Moura, with the Archangel holding a sword in his right hand and a scale in the left.

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Pope Francis

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Address of the Pope to the participants in the Plenary Session of the Dicastery for Evangelization

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Good News•Local Church

Bell used in Paris Olympics to be part of Notre Dame Cathedral

The bell, which once marked the finish line for Olympic champions in the Stade de France, will soon find a new home within the hallowed walls of Notre Dame.

Aug 30, 2024 15:48

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Analysis Opinion

China and Vatican: “sinicization” is not inculturation

A true inculturation of the Gospel in China would call China and the despotic regime that currently controls it to conversion. “Sinicization,” by contrast, is a call to the kowtow, to obsequious acquiescence to the regime’s program of social control, which is essentially a refinement of what George Orwell described in the dystopian novel 1984

Aug 30, 2024 15:46

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Even within Israel, Ben-Gvir’s proposal has met with significant opposition. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant labeled the idea as «dangerous and irresponsible,» warning that it could destabilize Israel’s national security and harm its international standing.

Aug 29, 2024 20:05

Elizabeth Owens

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

Vatican Approves Marian Apparitions in France

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Bell used in Paris Olympics to be part of Notre Dame Cathedral

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Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)