The School of Synodality of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations is born

Feb 23, 2024 23:37

This school is a new initiative proposed by the World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations (WUCWO) through its World Women's Observatory (WWO). Photo: WUCWO

Local Church

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

The World Synod and the Synodal Path in Germany, although with different approaches and rhythms, share the vision of developing the Church and consulting in a binding way with the faithful, assures the president of the German bishops. Coordination between the two processes is essential to enrich the life of the Church and to make informed and responsible decisions.

Feb 22, 2024 00:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

It’s already been a huge success on social media, with over 1.5 million people seeing the campaign on Facebook alone since it began on Ash Wednesday. The campaign’s aim is simple: to help people connect with Christ through prayer by offering content which enables them to do that in their everyday life.

Feb 22, 2024 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom

Flores has become a breeding ground for religious vocations, with five minor seminaries and over 200 religious institutes on an island scarcely larger than Campania. There are 1,300 vocations in one of the religious institutes.

Feb 21, 2024 00:31

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

USA: Landmark Alabama Supreme Court decision protects the life of human embryos

The decision of the Alabama Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling that had dismissed the claims of the affected parents, arguing that embryos could not be considered persons in the legal sense.

Feb 21, 2024 00:28

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Vatican City

Vatican issues stamp commemorating St. John Bosco’s dream

The stamp features an oil painting by the artist Mario Bogani from 1999, depicting the dream of the young John Bosco, who is taken by the hand by the Virgin Mary, with the presence of Jesus by his side. This dream profoundly marked the life of the saint and guided his future choices.

Feb 21, 2024 00:26

ZENIT Staff

The School of Synodality of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations is born

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The Transfiguration of Christ transfigures the human gaze making it capable of seeing the presence of God in the flesh of the Crucifix.

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

New report shows that nearly 90,000 babies were saved from abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned in the U.S.

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom

USA: Landmark Alabama Supreme Court decision protects the life of human embryos

Vatican issues stamp commemorating St. John Bosco’s dream