Apparently New Atheism is out, cultural Christianity is in – but where’s Jesus in all this?

Feb 25, 2025 19:37

ZENIT Staff

For Peterson, Christianity is not true myth Photo: The Catholic Herald

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Pope’s health as of Monday, February 24: general improvement; abstinence in prognosis by physicians

Pope Francis Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Critical Health Condition

Feb 24, 2025 18:09

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Justice and Peace•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Lose First Round in Legal Battle Against Trump’s Refugee Aid Freeze

According to catholic church bishops, the freeze has resulted in millions of dollars in unpaid reimbursements for services already provided, with additional financial losses mounting each week. The bishops sought an immediate temporary restraining order to lift the funding suspension, but on Thursday, February 20, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden denied the request.

Feb 24, 2025 18:06

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump weighs in on Pope’s health and here’s what he says

Trump Sends Well Wishes to Pope Francis Amid Health Crisis

Feb 24, 2025 18:04

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis

How Does the Pope Live His Illness? This Is What He Himself Says from the Hospital

During this time of hospitalization, the Pope has made four publications on X and one on Instagram. Two of the four on X (and none on Instagram) are expressions of gratitude for people’s prayers for him. In the last of them, he expresses the comfort the prayers give him.

Feb 24, 2025 11:26

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Religious Freedom

France’s Proposed Ban on Religious Attire in Sports Sparks Controversy

However, critics view the proposed ban as another example of how secularism in France is often used as a tool of exclusion rather than neutrality. While “laïcité” was originally intended to prevent state interference in religious affairs, in practice, Muslim communities argue that it has been selectively applied to restrict their religious expression.

Feb 23, 2025 21:04

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

Speaking on March 27 at an event in Sacrofano, near Rome, Parolin shared that he continuously receives messages from people praying for the pope’s full recovery. «Perhaps he won’t be able to work as before, and in that case, we must find different ways for him to continue leading the Church,» he said.

This is how the Pope almost died twice (as told by the doctor who treated him)

Dr Alfieri’s words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope’s serious situation? «We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path,» he replied.

Apparently New Atheism is out, cultural Christianity is in – but where’s Jesus in all this?

From hospital, Pope changes Vatican City law, broadens powers for new governor, appoints two “vice-governors»

Pope’s health as of Tuesday, February 25: condition remains critical, but stable

3 ways to walk together in hope (with test questions): the Pope’s message for Lent 2025

Former police officer murders beloved Polish priest: mourning after brutal killing

What does the Pope’s family say about his health condition? His cousin speaks

Pope Francis Warns of AI’s Role in Enabling Abuse, Calls for Ethical Responsibility

Pope’s health as of Monday, February 24: general improvement; abstinence in prognosis by physicians

U.S. Bishops Lose First Round in Legal Battle Against Trump’s Refugee Aid Freeze

Trump weighs in on Pope’s health and here’s what he says

How Does the Pope Live His Illness? This Is What He Himself Says from the Hospital

France’s Proposed Ban on Religious Attire in Sports Sparks Controversy