The new diaphragm, which will protect the Pietà, will include nine “shatterproof” and “bulletproof” [panels] of the highest quality and maximum transparency. The post Vatican Sets Up High Security Barrier to Michelangelo’s Pieta in Face of Jubilee 2025 appeared first on ZENIT - English ..read more

The Biden administration’s unlawful attempt to rewrite Title IX threatens teachers and students’ privacy, safety, fairness, and free speech. The post Fifth U.S. court to arrest Biden-Kamala for seeking to impose LGBT+ ideology affecting women appeared first on ZENIT - English ..read more

New Zealand Commission Criticizes Religious Institutions for Failing to Address Abuse The post New Zealand’s Royal Commission Exposes Widespread Abuse in Religious and State Care appeared first on ZENIT - English ..read more

After discovering the farce, the Diocese of Lokoja stated that it would not recognize the four individuals as Deacons. The post Fraudulent Deacons Deceive a Bishop and Receive Diaconal Ordination appeared first on ZENIT - English ..read more

(ZENIT News / Baghdag, 07.24.2024).- Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, has reaffirmed the Church’s stance against blessing same-sex unions, asserting that such actions are inconsistent with Catholic teachings. On July 22, following the deliberations of the Chaldean Synod, the Church’s position was made unequivocally clear: «The Chaldean Church in Iraq and worldwide does not recognize same-sex unions as marriage. The legitimate and correct form of marriage for the Church is between a man and a woman, and therefore, we will not bless homosexual uni ..read more

(ZENIT News / Rome, 07.24.2024).- The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has given its formal approval to the spiritual experiences associated with the Maccio Sanctuary in Villa Guardia, Como, Italy. This endorsement aligns with the latest guidelines for discerning purported supernatural phenomena. Since 2000, Gioacchino Genovese, a music professor and choir director, has reported experiencing «intellectual visions» of the Holy Trinity at this sanctuary. In 2005, Genovese extended invitations to others for adoration and novenas at the site. Subsequently, in 2010, Bishop Diego Coletti of C ..read more

(ZENIT News / Rome, 22.07.2024).- By Pope Francis’s decision, made public on Monday, July 22, from August 25, 2025, Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, will lose the title of the country’s Primate Archdiocese. Days later, from September 7, the Diocese of Santiago del Estero will begin to bear the title of Primate Archdiocese of Argentina. The Holy Father’s decision was communicated jointly by the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Monsignor Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva, and the Bishop of Santiago del Estero, Monsignor Vicente Bokalic Iglic, in a letter to the faithful of their respective dioceses. A Pr ..read more

(ZENIT News / Rome, 22.07.2024).- The “Association of Vatican Lay Workers,” which comes closest to a labour union in the world’s smallest country, issued a press release last July 8, a day before the Annual Social Week of the Italian Catholic Church. The event reflected further on the relationship between democracy and dialogue, pointing out that neither is much observed inside the Vatican. The Association expressed its concerns, stating that “they have not been received and [have[ also been ignored,” adding that “for real dialogue at least two sides are needed that are willing to talk.” The p ..read more

(ZENIT News / Los Ángeles, 07.22.2024).- Father Michael Thomas Schmitz, a prominent Catholic priest known for his engaging social media presence, has once again captured global attention. Schmitz, who serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, released a new video titled «The Bible in 10 Minutes» on July 9. The video quickly went viral, amassing 358,000 views within its first 24 hours, breaking his previous record for single-day views. Produced by Ascension and Coronation Media, the video aims to simplify the Bible’s complex narrative. Schm ..read more

(ZENIT News / Manila, 07.22.2024).- In a world where divorce is a common legal practice, the Philippines stands out as the last country yet to legalize civil divorce. As the nation grapples with this contentious issue, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has published a document titled «A Nation Founded on the Family, a Family Founded on Marriage,» articulating their stance on this critical debate. The bishops acknowledge the secular nature of the Filipino state and the religious freedom enjoyed by its citizens. They emphasize that their role is not to dictate state ..read more