Vatican Press Office Clarifies Controversial Papal Remarks on Homosexuality in Seminaries

May 28, 2024 15:55

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis in general audience Photo: Vatican Media

Homosexuality•Pope Francis•Vocations

Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

At a certain point, speaking of vocations, Pope Francis said to the Bishops: “there is too much fagotery in the Church.” Some of the media added — not to be forgotten is that the meeting was held behind closed doors — that the Pope asked that homosexual seminarians be thrown out of the Seminaries.

May 27, 2024 06:28

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Francis

3 fundamental characteristics of the divine mission: the Trinity explained to missionaries

Speech to the participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies

May 26, 2024 17:51

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Young People

3 elements that should not be missing in youth ministry explained by Pope Francis

Address to the participants in the International Congress on Youth Ministry, promoted by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

May 26, 2024 17:47

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

At the end of the ceremony, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, expressed his gratitude and affection for the new priests and their families

May 26, 2024 17:41

ZENIT Staff

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ANALYSIS: Towards a One World Government? General Assembly negotiates the future of the UN

The stage is set for some of the most consequential negotiations at the United Nations in perhaps a generation. The “Pact for the Future” would expand the powers and reach of the United Nations system, while the “Global Digital Compact” would govern digital technology, including emerging artificial intelligence for the whole world.

May 26, 2024 17:04

ZENIT Staff

His visit aimed to accelerate the return of prisoners and address the pressing issue of reuniting Ukrainian children with their families

Pope sends cardinal to Moscow to continue mediation over Ukraine war

Vatican Steps Up Peace Efforts in Ukraine as Cardinal Zuppi Meets with Russian Officials

The encyclical coincides with the 350th anniversary of the first apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

New Encyclical of Pope Francis dedicated to the Sacred Heart to be published on October 24

Pope Francis has consistently emphasized the significance of the Sacred Heart, especially for priests, advocating for a pastoral focus on mercy and compassion.

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Vatican Press Office Clarifies Controversial Papal Remarks on Homosexuality in Seminaries

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Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

3 fundamental characteristics of the divine mission: the Trinity explained to missionaries

3 elements that should not be missing in youth ministry explained by Pope Francis

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

ANALYSIS: Towards a One World Government? General Assembly negotiates the future of the UN