Some Priests Need Therapy, and This Is Not a Sign of Weak Faith or Lack of Prayer, Says Father Mariusz Marszalek

Mar 19, 2026 10:57

ZENIT Staff

Pallottine priest Mariusz Marszalek Photo: Portaluz

Holy Land•Interview

Fr Sliman: As war affects daily life in Kuwait, the Church responds to the uncertainty

The Jaffa-born priest describes a situation of apprehension and crisis, but experienced “with great human dignity”. The crisis triggered by war is not something «distant” as people have to live with “caution, fear, and prayer.» The conflict touches «deep sensitivities» in the region. In his appeal to AsiaNews readers, he says that every war «is a wound to humanity”.

Mar 19, 2026 09:58

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

These are the new euro coins in Vatican City: featuring Michelangelo and the Vacant See

The itinerary opens with the 2-euro Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) commemorative coin dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarroti

Mar 19, 2026 09:42

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Hong Kong will welcome 2,500 new Catholics this Easter in 2026

The surge in adult baptisms is largely attributed to young catechumens drawn to Catholicism through personal encounters with practicing believers in schools, parishes, and university ministries

Mar 18, 2026 13:08

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Cardinal Ouellet Faces Defamation Lawsuit in Canadian Court Over Abuse Allegations

During the proceedings, Ouellet categorically denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, insisting that he has never engaged in criminal behavior and emphasizing that he should not be equated with clergy who have abused minors

Mar 18, 2026 13:01

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Scotland Rejects Assisted Suicide Legislation

The bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, would have allowed medically assisted deaths for adults diagnosed as terminally ill, contingent on the approval of two healthcare professionals

Mar 18, 2026 12:55

ZENIT Staff

This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Letter from Pope Leo XIV to the cardinals ahead of the upcoming consistory in 2026

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.

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Some Priests Need Therapy, and This Is Not a Sign of Weak Faith or Lack of Prayer, Says Father Mariusz Marszalek

The Land of a Thousand Islands, 150,000 Catholics, and… 44 Seminarians!

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

What does it mean that the Church is a priestly and prophetic people? Pope Leo XIV explains it

Late-night vote in the British Parliament gives the green light to abortion even at 9 months

34 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe in February 2026 alone

On the “liturgical war”: For God’s sake: “Lay down your arms!” (a statement by Cardinal Brandmüller)

Fr Sliman: As war affects daily life in Kuwait, the Church responds to the uncertainty

These are the new euro coins in Vatican City: featuring Michelangelo and the Vacant See

Hong Kong will welcome 2,500 new Catholics this Easter in 2026

Cardinal Ouellet Faces Defamation Lawsuit in Canadian Court Over Abuse Allegations

Scotland Rejects Assisted Suicide Legislation