Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

Jul 05, 2024 18:14

The root of the problem laid in the refusal of one of the 36 dioceses to adopt the new modality of the Holy Qurbana, the Eucharistic Rite Photo: Vida Nueva Digital

Among the attendees were two notable young men: Ibrahim Lo from Senegal and Ebrima Kuyateh from Gambia.

The statement argued that diplomatic avenues had not been fully explored before the resort to military force

U.S. Secretary of State and Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain introduce the report on June 26. Source: U.S. Department of State.

the letter expresses concern over reports suggesting that the Vatican might impose new restrictions on this form of liturgy.

Local Church•Vocations

UK: Three new priests for the Diocese of Westminster

At the ordination Mass at Westminster Cathedral, Thomas Blackburn, Domagoj Matakovic and Robert Smialek were surrounded by family and friends, supporting them as they began their journey of priesthood

Jul 04, 2024 17:39

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Research Shows Divisions in the United States on the Role of Religion in Politics

At the general level, the majority of voters (71%) prefer that religion be kept separate from the government, with only 28% supporting the incorporation of religious values and beliefs in public policies.

Jul 04, 2024 07:31

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Vatican City

Second in Hierarchy of the Vatican Secretariat of State Appears in Court in London

Raffaele Mincione seeks vindication at the UK High Court. The lawyers of the Secretariat of State have prepared an extensive defense of more than 80 pages, underlining Mincione’s bad faith and the seriousness of the crimes investigated in the Vatican.

Jul 04, 2024 07:30

Elizabeth Owens

Pro Life•Woman

UN Women’s Agency attacks pro-life groups from official website

The article warns of the rise of “anti-rights” movements and their recent successes at separating homosexual/transgender issues from mainstream feminism. The article urges feminists to “push forward and act collectively to protect and promote LGBTIQ+ people’s equality and rights.”

Jul 03, 2024 16:42

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

The Sahiwal Anti-Terrorism Court found Mr Ehsan guilty of blasphemy by allegedly sharing content deemed insulting to Islam and its prophet on social media.

Jul 03, 2024 11:17

John Pontifex

Last Minute Liturgical Agreement Avoids Catholic Schism in India

Vatican decrees excommunication against former papal nuncio to the U.S. for canonical crime of schism

Mayor of Jerusalem hosts Catholic and Orthodox leaders: tax collection on the table

Pope Francis begins his vacation by welcoming migrants at his personal residence

Israeli embassy attacks Catholic leaders in the Holy Land for comments on Gaza massacre

The US Department of State Yearly Report on Religious Freedom: Exemplary on China, Timid on Japan

40 British celebrities, nobles, politicians and artists ask the Pope, in The Times, not to limit traditional Mass any more

UK: Three new priests for the Diocese of Westminster

Research Shows Divisions in the United States on the Role of Religion in Politics

Second in Hierarchy of the Vatican Secretariat of State Appears in Court in London

UN Women’s Agency attacks pro-life groups from official website

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death