Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion

This is the priest (and the story) in which a miracle was worked that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint

ZENIT Staff

But this odd combination of circumstances would eventually prove providential, confounding medical authorities, changing the life of this anonymous seminarian, and forever tying him to another young man who had been dead for almost 100 years: Pier Giorgio Frassati, who in August will be declared a saint of the Catholic Church on account of the miracle of Juan Gutierrez’s ankle. 

Pope Francis reveals two attacks against him that ended with the death of perpetrators

Valentina di Giorgio

Francis recounts the chilling intelligence received by the Vatican Gendarmerie upon his arrival in Baghdad. British intelligence had flagged two potential attacks: a young woman carrying explosives was reportedly heading to Mosul as a suicide bomber, while a van laden with explosives sped toward an undisclosed target.

Syria: Muslim Jihadists Assure They Will Not Go Against Christians

Rafael Llanes

Given the former relations with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, there is mistrust of the leaders now governing Syria. After a meeting with some of them, Monsignor Audo concluded: “We were all present: Bishops, Priests and Religious. The meeting was very positive.”

The “Mystery” of the LGBT Pilgrimage in the Jubilee 2025: A Polemic Between Inclusivity and Controversy

Valentina di Giorgio

The presence of these associations poses fundamental questions about how the Vatican addresses the questions of sexual identity and orientation within the faith. Is it a gesture of pastoral openness to people that seek to reconcile their faith with their identity? Or is it a concession that could be interpreted as an implicit doctrinal change?

Cautious Hope Emerges Among Christians in Syria Amid Transition

ZENIT Staff

Although ACN’s research indicates no evidence of systemic persecution against Christians, occasional reports of discrimination and religiously motivated aggression persist. These incidents serve as reminders of the precarious position of Syria’s Christian minority, even as the broader situation improves.

Pope Francis Emphasizes Unity and Shared Mission During Meeting with Methodists

ZENIT Staff

Pope to World Methodist Council delegation

Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion: these are “his” reasons

Tim Daniels

“Our ritual for receiving Holy Communion holds profound meaning,” Cupich wrote. “It reminds us that receiving the Eucharist is not a private act but a communal one. As such, the established norm—approved by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops—is for the faithful to process together and receive the Sacred Host standing.”