Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Dec 02, 2024 17:31

The 330–275 vote marked a deeply divisive turning point, drawing comparisons to the landmark 1967 abortion legislation. Photo: The Catholic Church

featuring the relics of one of Christianity’s most venerated missionaries, is a testament to enduring faith and global unity.

The new glass system, replacing its predecessor from 1973, is a marvel of engineering and design.

commemorated its centennial on November 21 with a jubilant Mass and the ordination of 40 deacons

Father Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest overseeing the sole Catholic parish in the region

underscores escalating threats in nations like Burkina Faso and Nicaragua

Local Church

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

The bishop highlighted the potential of the consecration ceremony to elevate Quintana Roo’s reputation as a spiritual and cultural destination, complementing its globally renowned beaches.

Nov 30, 2024 19:33

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family

Italy’s Shrinking Wedding Numbers: A Cultural and Demographic Shift

Religious marriages saw an 8.2% decline in 2023 alone, underscoring the waning influence of tradition and religious institutions in shaping modern marital choices.

Nov 30, 2024 19:27

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Young People

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

The legislation’s imprecise wording also leaves its reach ambiguous. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat are explicitly targeted, but YouTube, deemed more educational, is likely to be exempt. This distinction raises questions about consistency in the application of the law.

Nov 30, 2024 19:23

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

The episode, titled “The Gatekeeper”, centered on themes of inclusion and identity, igniting polarized reactions from creators, activists, and political commentators.

Nov 30, 2024 19:19

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier

Speculation suggests the document may have been compiled by Georg Gänswein, former secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, as part of an effort to piece together the events surrounding Orlandi’s disappearance

Nov 29, 2024 19:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV Receives Nobel Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado: This Is What the Venezuelan Leader Asked Him

Maria Corina Machado also expressed to the Pope the importance of the civic demonstration carried out by Venezuelans on July 28, 2024, which reaffirmed the legitimacy of President Edmundo González Urrutia.

Leo XIV begins 2026 with a new papal staff: here is the meaning… and the photos

In a Church often scrutinized for its symbols, Leo XIV’s choice is neither ornamental nor nostalgic. It is a visual theology, compressed into metal and form, reminding both shepherd and faithful that the path forward passes through the wounds of history—but does not end there

Historic and Divisive: UK Parliament Advances Assisted Suicide Bill

Vatican sends delegation to India to venerate exposed relics of St. Francis Xavier

Michael’s Pietà in the Vatican Basilica: security work completed to better admire it

African seminary with almost 800 students celebrates 100 years by ordaining 40 deacons

Gaza: Catholic community resists leaving their land, bombarded by Israel

What can we do to keep our hearts from becoming heavy? Pope Francis answers with the Gospel

Religious Freedom Under Siege: ACN Report Highlights Escalating Persecution

Cancun will have a new cathedral in December 2025: Pope to be invited to consecrate it

Italy’s Shrinking Wedding Numbers: A Cultural and Demographic Shift

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

Gender ideology: Disney removes a “trans” episode of “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”

New Revelations in Emanuela Orlandi Case: Vatican Confirms Existence of a Key Dossier