Colombia to Have Its 1st Canonized Saint on Sunday

Mother Laura Montoya Defended Human Dignity of Indigenous Peoples

Rome, May 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 1399 hits

Dialogue, the ability to forgive, national unity, and great charity were the main charisms of Mother Laura Montoya (1874-1949), the first Colombian canonized saint. The founder of the …

Cardinal Monterisi: Francis Is Awakening Fervor

Retired Archpriest of St. Paul Outside the Walls Reflects on New Pontificate

Rome, April 24, 2013 (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 1393 hits

Last Sunday Pope Francis took possession of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the third of the four papal basilicas. ZENIT spoke with the former archpriest of the basilica, about …

Gloria Estefan Discusses Religious Freedom in Cuba

Latin Pop Speaks at TEDx Conference in Rome

Rome, April 23, 2013 (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 1228 hits

Last week’s TEDx Conference held in Rome last week discussed the subject of religious freedom in today’s world. The conference, which has been referred to by many as the “Hollywood of Genius” …

Plans Resume for Family Center in Nazareth

Charismatic Renewal of Italy Taking Forward Vatican Initiative

Rome, April 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) H. Sergio Mora | 937 hits

Plans for a family center in Nazareth are again under way, and the initiative was presented Tuesday at the Vatican. The center will be a multifaceted complex, offering resources ranging from …