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Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of bishop whom Pope Francis appointed cardinal, but who “did not want” to receive the appointment
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (573+ words) The resignation of Bishop Syukur does not come out of nowhere. It is the latest chapter in a sequence of events that has raised questions both in Indonesia and beyond The post Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of bishop whom…...
Barcelona: Four Horizontal Arms of the Cross Are Installed on the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Holy Family
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (223+ words) The final piece to be installed will be the upper arm of the cross, and inside it, the sculpture of the Agnus Dei, a work by the Italian artist Andrea Mastrovito. (ZENIT News / Barcelona, "01.16. 2026) " Work on the completion of the…...
How many pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago in 2025? Results announced
2+ week, 1+ day ago (681+ words) How many pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago in 2025? Results announced'ZENIT - English (ZENIT News / Santiago de Compostela, 01.05.2026).- Spain's most emblematic pilgrimage route is no longer a seasonal phenomenon nor a niche religious practice. By the end of 2025, the Camino de…...
Vatican Dicastery Rejects Resignation of the Commissioner of the Heralds of the Gospel
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (459+ words) The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life responded with a concise message: the Cardinal should "wait a few months" before resigning. Based on the response, there is no indication that Pope Leo XIV was consulted…...
Catholic church in Spain wins World Architecture Festival award for best building in the world
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1051+ words) The international recognition, however, has a significance that reaches beyond aesthetics. Las Chumberas, a neighborhood long marked by urban decline, has found in this project a catalyst for renewal. The plaza has become a daily meeting place The post Catholic…...
The Tallest Image of Our Lady of Fatima Was Inaugurated in Brazil's Most Catholic City.
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (316+ words) The inaugural celebration included a Mass in front of the giant image, which was then blessed. Musical performances followed, featuring Sisters Raquel and Patricia, and Father Fabio de Mello, with great devotion and joy from the people in attendance. (ZENIT…...
Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) For now, the immediate threat to online religious speech in Mexico has been averted, yet the debate remains far from over The post Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy appeared first on ZENIT…...
“Serious and false”: the response of the Diocese of Cádiz to accusations of abuse against its bishop
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (527+ words) The allegations first appeared in "El Pa's, a newspaper known for its persistent scrutiny of the Catholic Church. The publication has long been criticized by Church officials and media analysts for what they describe as ideological bias and methodological flaws…...
Mexico: MORENA party pushes for law to restrict freedom of expression of Catholic clergy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) a proposal to regulate what priests, pastors, and nuns may post online, few expected the issue to ignite such a storm The new paragraph would require all ministers or religious organizations operating digital platforms " from TikTok accounts to livestreamed homilies…...
Basilica of the Holy Family Becomes the Tallest Church in Europe
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) The piece installed corresponds to the lower arm of the cross, with a height of 7.25 meters and a weight of 24 tons. With the placement of the lower arm, the tower of Jesus of the Holy Family church reaches a height…...