U.S. Bishops’ President Calls for Prayers and Unity Following Presidential Election

Nov 06, 2024 18:02

ZENIT Staff

Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Photo: The Good Newsroom

The exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service dates back to Israel’s founding in 1948

While most German bishops support the Synodal Path’s ambitious agenda, Woelki, Hanke, Oster, and Voderholzer have opposed it

What initially started as a single day of solidarity has now evolved into a week-long or even month-long series of prayer vigils Photo: ACN

This recent move, approved in a Cabinet session on October 21 led by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly

The crescendo of combined violence by settlers and the army worries the United Nations

Persecuted Christians

Burkina Faso: Priest calls for prayer after three new terrorist attacks

The Diocese of Fada N’Gourma has been shaken by new terrorist attacks in the parishes of Piéla and Saatenga, in the east of the country, causing many deaths and significant material destruction. These attacks form part of a pattern of terrorist violence which has been going on in the country since 2015.

Nov 05, 2024 13:16

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Good News•Testimonies

Sister Clare: the young Irish actress who became a nun goes to the altars

With the opening of her cause in Madrid, Sister Clare will be declared a “Servant of God,” marking the first stage of an intensive review of her life and service. The appointment of a postulator and vice-postulator will ensure that her story reaches the Vatican with careful scrutiny and dedication.

Nov 05, 2024 13:14

Covadonga Asturias

Pope Francis

Pope Francis and spiritual coca-colonization in academia

A unifying theme of Pope Francis’ address was his vision for an education that not only trains minds but nurtures souls. Reflecting on the global crises, particularly the “madness of war,” he expressed sorrow for the world “aflame with division,” urging the academic community to generate “wisdom born from engagement with the pain and hope of real people.”

Nov 05, 2024 13:10

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Francis

Pope’s beautiful homily to meditate (without fear) on death and the dead with the figure of the good thief

Pope’s homily on the occasion of the Mass in suffrage for cardinals and bishops who have died in the last year

Nov 04, 2024 17:53

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Rome

Vatican: controversy over Jubilee mascot; designer has worked for gay pride

Vatican Unveils Animated Mascot «Luce» for 2025 Jubilee Year, Aiming to Reach Youth through Pop Culture

Nov 04, 2024 17:50

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.

U.S. Bishops’ President Calls for Prayers and Unity Following Presidential Election

How ‘Rare’ Are Sex-Trait Modification Surgeries on Children?

Israel to Draft 7,000 Ultra-Orthodox Men Amid Ongoing Military Pressure in Gaza

4 German Bishops Criticize german Synodal Path Amid Global Church’s Synodal Reflections

#RedWednesday events in over 20 countries to raise awareness of Christian persecution

Egypt Approves Legalization of 293 Churches in a Push for Religious Inclusion

One year of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank under the pretext of Gaza and Lebanon

Burkina Faso: Priest calls for prayer after three new terrorist attacks

Sister Clare: the young Irish actress who became a nun goes to the altars

Pope Francis and spiritual coca-colonization in academia

Pope’s beautiful homily to meditate (without fear) on death and the dead with the figure of the good thief

Vatican: controversy over Jubilee mascot; designer has worked for gay pride