What Must a Surgeon Do in Regard to a Patient Whom He Must Operate? Pope Francis Responds

Oct 16, 2024 07:10

ZENIT Staff

National Congress of the Italian Society of Surgery Photo: Vatican Media

97% of those surveyed identified themselves as Catholics that go to Mass regularly

The attack on Aitou is a stark reminder of the human cost of this ongoing conflict.

120 priests and lay workers went through a training on how to prepare truly “Sinicized” sermons, and the theme was “Filial Piety in Chinese Culture and the Bible.”

The Synthesis Report, presented on October 2 in the Synod, warns of problems such as the “Latinization” of Eastern Catholics

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Christian Voter Apathy Could Shape 2024 U.S. Election, New Report Suggests

The report estimates that of the 104 million eligible religious voters, 32 million regular churchgoers—those who frequently attend Christian services—are expected to skip the polls.

Oct 13, 2024 22:30

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ popularity plummets in the U.S. and 6 Latin American countries

Pope Francis Faces Shifting Sentiment Across Latin America and the U.S. in 2024

Oct 13, 2024 22:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Angelus•Pope Francis

The passage of the rich young man (who did not follow Jesus) explained by the Pope

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, October 13, 2024

Oct 13, 2024 06:44

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Lebanon and Attacks UN Blue Helmets

Israeli attack destroys church in southern Lebanon and leaves fatalities. The parish offices and the residence of the local priest were also lost. Indonesia accuses Israel of «placing itself above» international law by attacking blue helmets

Oct 11, 2024 06:52

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Receives President of Ukraine in Private Audience: This Is What Zelensky Requested the Pontiff

The Ukrainian leader stressed the national anguish over the people seized and deported.

Oct 11, 2024 06:47

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

the Pope expressed his solidarity with those affected by the fires in Los Angeles

The baptism of Jesus explained by the Pope with “face and voice”

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 12, 2025

What Must a Surgeon Do in Regard to a Patient Whom He Must Operate? Pope Francis Responds

Communion in the Hand or in the Mouth? Results Are Published of the Largest Survey in the U.S. on the Eucharist

Israel bombs Christian village in Lebanon: 23 more dead to its murder record

China: for the communist government the fourth commandment means “honoring the Communist Party”

A surprising UN report now denounces discriminatory abortion practices in people with disabilities

Questions about liturgy: Excluding the Penitential Act at Mass?

Vatican Publishes Document on Migrations of Eastern Catholics

Christian Voter Apathy Could Shape 2024 U.S. Election, New Report Suggests

Pope Francis’ popularity plummets in the U.S. and 6 Latin American countries

The passage of the rich young man (who did not follow Jesus) explained by the Pope

Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Lebanon and Attacks UN Blue Helmets

Pope Receives President of Ukraine in Private Audience: This Is What Zelensky Requested the Pontiff