Questions about liturgy: Which Direction the Choir Faces

Oct 07, 2024 06:19

ZENIT Staff

Which Direction the Choir Faces

This act took place on the eve of the Day of Fasting and Prayer

recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, October 6, 2024

after leading the traditional Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace, the Pontiff revealed the list of prelates who will receive the red biretta on December 8

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Catholic Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem demonstrates that Israel’s security cannot be achieved through violence

n a recently released statement, Sabbah and his colleagues emphasize that the current conflict did not begin with the attacks of 2023. Instead, they trace its roots back to a century-long struggle, starting in 1917 and peaking in pivotal moments like the establishment of Israel in 1948 and the Six-Day War of 1967.

Oct 05, 2024 06:31

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Cardinal Dolan takes insurer to court for non-compliance in sexual abuse cases

The lawsuit, spearheaded by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, alleges that Chubb has shirked its responsibility to cover the financial agreements connected to these abuse claims, despite receiving billions in insurance premiums from the archdiocese over many years.

Oct 05, 2024 06:28

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis•Pro Life•Vatican Diplomacy

Diplomatic crisis: Belgian government summons Nuncio over Pope’s statements on abortion

Belgium Summons Vatican Ambassador After Pope’s Controversial Abortion Comments

Oct 04, 2024 06:26

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

The 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been held in detention since the 2021 military coup that abruptly ended Myanmar’s brief experiment with democracy.

Oct 03, 2024 06:37

Valentina di Giorgio

Holy Land•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Calls for a Day of Fast and Announces Special Visit to Saint Mary Major to Pray for Peace

The Pope’s response to the war situation in different areas of the world, especially the Holy Land

Oct 02, 2024 06:58

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

Questions about liturgy: Which Direction the Choir Faces

Lebanon after Nasrallah, crushed by a war it did not want

EU Court Ruling Mandates Recognition of Gender Changes Across Member States

African Bishops to Address Pastoral Response to Polygamy in Upcoming Document

This is the prayer that the Pope said to Mary to pray for peace in the Holy Land and the world

The value of love between man and woman briefly explained by the Pope

Pope Francis announces the creation of 21 new cardinals: these are their names

Catholic Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem demonstrates that Israel’s security cannot be achieved through violence

Cardinal Dolan takes insurer to court for non-compliance in sexual abuse cases

Diplomatic crisis: Belgian government summons Nuncio over Pope’s statements on abortion

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

Pope Francis Calls for a Day of Fast and Announces Special Visit to Saint Mary Major to Pray for Peace