- Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled
Pope's address to the delegation of ministers participating in the G7 meeting on inclusion and disability The post Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- Norwegian Episcopate signs “Ecumenical Statement on Gender and Sexual Diversity” reaffirming biology and the Bible
The Declaration specifies that it opposes harassment and exclusion but makes it clear that the biological and biblical truth is not up for debate. Ultimately, it is intended as support for those increasingly affected by gender ideology. The post Norwegian Episcopate signs “Ecumenical Statement on Gender and Sexual Diversity” reaffirming biology and the Bible appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- Vatican Calls for Binding Global Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
The Vatican’s position highlights the importance of such a treaty in reinforcing global legal frameworks while emphasizing the need to root its definitions and protocols in well-established principles of customary international law. The post Vatican Calls for Binding Global Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer
Reportedly, Samsoon Javed was told he could either surrender his religion or his job. His mother suspects the real story may be even worse. The post Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- Pope Francis to Release Groundbreaking Autobiography «Hope» in 2025
The announcement came from Random House Publishing on October 16, marking a significant moment not only for the Vatican but also for the global literary and religious communities. The post Pope Francis to Release Groundbreaking Autobiography «Hope» in 2025 appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- How many Catholics, priests and seminarians are there in the world? The Catholic Church in its most recent statistics
Statistical data of the Catholic Church updated to December 2022 by the FIDES Agency, on the occasion of World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated on October 20, 2024. The post How many Catholics, priests and seminarians are there in the world? The Catholic Church in its most recent statistics appeared first on ZENIT - English.
- These are the 14 people who will be canonized saints this weekend
Elena Guerra, Marie-Léonie Paradis, and Giuseppe Allamano are among the Blesseds whom Pope Francis will canonize on Oct. 20, 2024. / Credit: Oblates of the Holy Spirit; centremarie-leonieparadis.com; and Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Vatican City, Oct 17, 2024 / 18:10 pm (CNA). Among the 14 people who will become the Catholic Church’s newest saints on Sunday is […]
- Paris archbishop condemns firing of Catholic school principal accused of violating secular laws
Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, seen taking part in the International Meeting for Peace in Paris,on Sept. 22, 2024, condemned the firing of a Catholic school administrator accused of violating French laws prohibiting religious expression in educational settings. / Credit: THIBAULT CAMUS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2024 / 17:40 pm (CNA). The archbishop of Paris […]
- Cardinal Bo: Bishops worldwide should implement ‘diocesan synods’ in home countries
Cardinal Charles Bo speaks with journalists at a Synod on Synodality press briefing on Oct. 17, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 17, 2024 / 17:10 pm (CNA). The head of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC), Cardinal Charles Bo of the Archdiocese of Yangon, Myanmar, said diocesan synods are an effective means to “build a vision and mission” for local […]
- U.S. bishops, Knights of Columbus back Apache religious freedom bid at Supreme Court
The Catholic bishops are backing a suit by Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Native Americans and their supporters, in its lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit argues that the coalition’s freedom of religion was violated when the federal government announced its intention to sell formerly protected land in Arizona to a mining company. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Becket CNA […]
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