Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

Dec 01, 2024 19:56

ZENIT Staff

The new glass system, replacing its predecessor from 1973, is a marvel of engineering and design. Photo: Vatican Media

commemorated its centennial on November 21 with a jubilant Mass and the ordination of 40 deacons

Father Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest overseeing the sole Catholic parish in the region

underscores escalating threats in nations like Burkina Faso and Nicaragua

In 2023, 184,207 marriages were celebrated, a 2.6% drop compared to the previous year.

Justice and Peace•Young People

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

The legislation’s imprecise wording also leaves its reach ambiguous. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat are explicitly targeted, but YouTube, deemed more educational, is likely to be exempt. This distinction raises questions about consistency in the application of the law.

Nov 30, 2024 19:23

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

The episode, titled “The Gatekeeper”, centered on themes of inclusion and identity, igniting polarized reactions from creators, activists, and political commentators.

Nov 30, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Speculation suggests the document may have been compiled by Georg Gänswein, former secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, as part of an effort to piece together the events surrounding Orlandi’s disappearance

Nov 29, 2024 19:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Nov 28, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences

Speaking to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on November 27, Pope Francis shared, “With the start of Advent next week, the catechesis summary during the General Audience will also be translated into Chinese.”

Nov 28, 2024 19:13

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Gaza: Catholic community resists leaving their land, bombarded by Israel

What can we do to keep our hearts from becoming heavy? Pope Francis answers with the Gospel

Religious Freedom Under Siege: ACN Report Highlights Escalating Persecution

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

Italy’s Shrinking Wedding Numbers: A Cultural and Demographic Shift

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

Pope announces inclusion of Chinese in general audiences