Zenit: The world as seen from Rome

Strong focus on the lived experience of victims and survivors in pursuit of truth, justice and reparation. Presentation of the work of the Commission and the new Statutes. Discussion of zero-tolerance of clerical child sexual abuse. Commitment to expand protection to persons in situations of vulnerability and strengthen victim/survivor support mechanisms. Agreement on closer collaboration and concrete next steps The post Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and Ending Clergy Abuse Hold First Structured Dialogue in Rome appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Public interest in a low-budget production, initially blocked by the Mayor of Marseille, and finally made public after a judge granted permission, exceeded even the most optimistic expectations. Directors Sabrina and Steven Gunnell decided to produce the film after visiting the Burgundy Shrine. The post Success of a French Film About the Sacred Heart: Impact on the Increase in Pilgrims to Paray-le-Monial appeared first on ZENIT - English.

In the last few hours, a few displaced people have started to go home, but the situation in the south remains critical. The Jewish state has no intention to relinquish the territories it has occupied. Furthermore, the plan leaves the issue of Hezbollah's disarmament open and unresolved. Uncertainty and unresolved issues surround the future of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. The post Lebanon and Israel’s grumble are a test case for the US-Iran agreement appeared first on ZENIT - English.

One of the most delicate moments of the exchange concerned the Society of Saint Pius X. The traditionalist fraternity has announced its intention to proceed on July 1 with four episcopal consecrations without papal authorization, raising fears of a new rupture in relations with Rome. The post León XIV: Another Call to the Lefebvrians to Avoid Schism and a Statement on the Possible Agreement Between Iran and the United States appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Video message from Pope Leo XIV to the participants at the “Austrian World Summit” The post The Three Theological Virtues Applied to Climate Change and Environmental Protection, According to Leo XIV appeared first on ZENIT - English.