Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

May 01, 2025 13:31

ZENIT Staff

St. Ignatius Cathedral, Diocese of Shanghai

Cardinals and Bishops

7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

The question of priestly and religious vocations has been addressed on several occasions, considered in relation to the spiritual and pastoral renewal of the Church.

Apr 30, 2025 08:28

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

The above was announced by the spokesman of the Holy See Press Office, who also said that, of the 135 Cardinal Electors, two have already said they will not participate.

Apr 29, 2025 21:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today’s world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.

Apr 29, 2025 10:20

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

They express special thanks to the Italian Authorities, the City of Rome, the Security Service, Civil Protection, the media, and the workers, including employees of the Holy See and the Governorate of Vatican City State.

Apr 29, 2025 10:16

ZENIT Staff

Islam

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

But critics are raising alarms that the initiative, far from being a neutral academic inquiry, may instead be advancing a politicized, Islamocentric vision of European history — one that downplays or reframes the continent’s Christian foundations

Apr 29, 2025 10:13

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

For the first time an archbishop of Tehran, Iran, among the Pope’s electors

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part III)

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Cardinals Speak Out Officially on Becciu Case and Voting Rights

Cardinals gathered to elect Pope send message to all Catholics: “pray for us”

7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology