Ireland to be rededicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Feb 19, 2025 17:18

Elizabeth Owens

A key feature of the initiative is the pilgrimage of four statues of the Sacred Heart Photo: Apostolado de la Oracion

Marriage and Family

Growing up together: Matt and Cameron Fradd on the sacred vocation of marriage

A good marriage is hard work—there’s no sugar-coating it—and Matt and Cameron Fradd say their 18-year union is no exception.

Feb 18, 2025 09:28

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Cardinal welcomes landmark agreement between UK Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders

The Accord sets out a new framework for engagement, built on mutual respect, dialogue, and practical collaboration. It champions the principle of disagreeing agreeably, ensuring that differences do not lead to division but instead foster deeper understanding

Feb 18, 2025 09:24

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Francis, Trump’s Migratory Policy and Taylor Swift’s Lessons

The questions seem legitimate about why the Pope pronounced himself on the topic that has American society divided. However, it’s no less legitimate to acknowledge that a Letter of a pastoral nature may have the intention (not always understood or sufficiently highlighted) to bring harmony and light where it is lacking.

Feb 17, 2025 17:29

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

The disciplinary code outlines sanctions for clergy misconduct, including sexual transgressions, breaches of pastoral confidentiality, and abuse of power in pastoral relationships. Depending on the severity of the violation, penalties could range from warnings and fines to removal from office

Feb 16, 2025 17:11

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: year of the next National Eucharistic Congress announced

The confirmation, announced by Catholic News Agency (CNA) on February 7, came from Jason Shanks, CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc. In an email statement, Shanks expressed excitement about building on the momentum of the 2024 gathering, which was the first such event in the U.S. since World War II.

Feb 16, 2025 17:07

ZENIT Staff

Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Pope Leo XIV’s response to a young Catalan woman who attempted suicide due to depression and asked the Holy Father two questions: Where can we see God when the darkness is absolute and we cannot take it anymore? How can we trust in God when it seems that nothing — not even our own life — is worth it?

Do you need to forgive? Leo XIV’s response to a heartbreaking story of crime, drugs, and neglect that moved Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s reply to Desiré, a young woman from Barcelona, who asked the Holy Father: “how can I forgive my father for almost leaving me without a mother?” and “How can I truly be reconciled with God?”

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Ireland to be rededicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Australian Government Appoints Keith Pitt as New Ambassador to the Holy See

General Chapter of the second largest male congregation in the Church begins: the Salesians

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Cardinal welcomes landmark agreement between UK Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders

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Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

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