UN rapporteur opens debate by questioning inclusion policies affecting real women in sports

Nov 04, 2024 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Reem Alsaleem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women Photo: InfoCatólica

passed away on November 1 at 2:30 a.m. in São Paulo, Brazil

As usual, the Pope delivered his Sunday address before the Angelus

The claims were made by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Rapporteur on the Right to Health

Church and World•Vatican Diplomacy

60th Anniversary of the Holy See’s Membership in the United Nations Organization

It was the UN’s Secretary General, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist, who promoted its presence, along with that of other faith communities, to foment their role as intermediaries between the superpowers.

Nov 03, 2024 07:21

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

The report reflects that «the Chinese government’s persecution against the Chinese Catholic Church is directed against the hierarchs who resist the control of the Chinese Communist Party over religious affairs.»

Nov 03, 2024 07:17

Rafael Llanes

Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis at the cemetery: at the graves of aborted or stillborn children

Pope Francis Honors the Departed with Silence and Reflection at Rome’s Laurentino Cemetery

Nov 02, 2024 21:03

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Mel Gibson’s Series on Christians’ Victory Against Ottoman Muslims in Malta

The defense of the island with thick bastions and stone fortresses lacked gunpowder, but had a lot of faith in the heart.

Nov 02, 2024 07:25

Rafael Llanes

Dicasteries•Pope Francis

How to foster synodal communication: Pope Francis responds

Address of the Pope to the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Communication 2024

Oct 31, 2024 17:42

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.

L	M	X	J	V	S	D
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
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UN rapporteur opens debate by questioning inclusion policies affecting real women in sports

Founder of the Heralds of the Gospel dies at 85 years of age

Pope Francis Adds Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to December 7 Cardinal List

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

Where to find the center of the life of faith? Pope Francis answers

UN Expert Says Countries Must Legalize Drugs, Prostitution and Abortion

Questions about liturgy: Bows Toward the Altar and the Celebrant

60th Anniversary of the Holy See’s Membership in the United Nations Organization

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

Pope Francis at the cemetery: at the graves of aborted or stillborn children

Mel Gibson’s Series on Christians’ Victory Against Ottoman Muslims in Malta

How to foster synodal communication: Pope Francis responds