Pope Francis Promotes Sustainability With A New Solar Plant for The Vatican

Aug 14, 2024 08:26

ZENIT Staff

In the Courts of Three Popes By Mary Ann Glendon (Image, 2024)

Pope Francis received four religious congregations that were celebrating their General Chapter in Rome

ACN’s support in the region has included basic necessities – food, clothing and shelter – and pastoral care.

The organization, which employs 500 people and operates in both Luxembourg as well as in 10 other countries, now faces a confidence crisis

Yaron Sideman has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, replacing Raphael Schutz.

Good News•Local Church

UNESCO puts Gaza’s ancient Christian monastery on ‘danger list’

At least 207 archaeological sites and buildings of cultural and historical significance, out of a total of 320, have been reduced to rubble or severely damaged by Israel’s deadly military onslaught and indiscriminate bombardment of the Gaza Strip for the last 10 months.

Aug 11, 2024 19:35

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

USA: After ADF lawsuit, NY college student government revises unconstitutional policy, recognizes conservative student group

Two SUNY Cortland students attempted to start a Turning Point USA chapter at their school, but the student government and school faculty denied them group status because of the group’s political views. The students are challenging school officials for violating their First Amendment rights.

Aug 11, 2024 19:32

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Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, August 11, 2024

Aug 11, 2024 19:29

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Despite the criticisms, the majority of Catholics in East Timor await Pope Francis’ arrival enthusiastically; he is the second Pontiff to visit the country after John Paul II’s visit in 1989. This visit is framed in the 25th anniversary of East Timor’s Independence, in which the Catholic Church played a fundamental role in the fight for human rights.

Aug 11, 2024 08:19

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks

The Cardinal described these accusations as an attempt to revive a story already clarified almost a decade ago, for the sole purpose of damaging his reputation.

Aug 11, 2024 08:16

ZENIT Staff

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.

Pope Francis Promotes Sustainability With A New Solar Plant for The Vatican

The Papal Court and the Future of the Church

Discernment, formation and charity: the Pope’s 3 reflections to 4 religious congregations

Nigeria: Christians brace for more attacks after new killing

Scandal in Caritas-Luxemburg: Fraud and Crisis of Confidence in One of the Country’s Main Charitable Organizations

Seven Facts About the Candidate Chosen by Kamala Harris for Vice-President

Amid global tension, Israel appoints new ambassador to the Vatican

UNESCO puts Gaza’s ancient Christian monastery on ‘danger list’

USA: After ADF lawsuit, NY college student government revises unconstitutional policy, recognizes conservative student group

Pope explains the harm of preconceived ideas and presumption

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks