The Death Penalty in the U.S.: On the Same Day, Pope Leo XIV and the Trump Administration Weigh In (With Opposing Views)

Apr 26, 2026 22:59

ZENIT Staff

the Holy Father chose to mark the occasion with a video message

Local Church

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

A study indicates that the total fertility rate has fallen to 1.57 births per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1, which is necessary to maintain the population size.

Apr 24, 2026 23:16

ZENIT Staff

Church and World

Foundation Promoted by Pope Francis Proposes FIFA’s «Rag Ball» Award to Recognize Social Commitment

The goal is to create an award that, alongside the famous Ballon d’Or for elite players, recognizes the best social initiatives related to football.

Apr 24, 2026 23:11

ZENIT Staff

Vocations

Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat

Of the 38, 15 are considering a vocation as chaplains in the U.S. Air Force, eight in the Navy, and seven in the Army. Another eight are still discerning which branch of service they hope to join if ordained as priests

Apr 24, 2026 20:57

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Young People

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

Apr 24, 2026 20:49

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult”

The court’s reasoning is notable not so much for endorsing a doctrinal judgment about a religious group, but for clarifying the legal scope of expression in matters of public interest

Apr 24, 2026 20:31

ZENIT Staff

PHOTO GALLERY: A look back at the visit of the leader of Lebanon’s Armenian community to Pope Leo XIV

Address by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church—Seat of Cilicia (Lebanon)—and his entourage

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

According to the contents of the letter, Pezeshkian accused Israel and the United States of carrying out actions that he described as responsible for thousands of casualties and widespread destruction

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The Death Penalty in the U.S.: On the Same Day, Pope Leo XIV and the Trump Administration Weigh In (With Opposing Views)

Pro-Lifers Win Again at UN Conference

Questions about liturgy: On Blessings

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

Which “thieves” have tried to break into our fold? The Pope’s thoughtful response

Holy Land: Catholic Church denounces Jewish settlers’ encroachment on church-owned properties. Israeli government seeks to mend relations

What does it mean to be a Christian in politics? Pope Leo XIV’s response during his first meeting with MEPs

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

Foundation Promoted by Pope Francis Proposes FIFA’s «Rag Ball» Award to Recognize Social Commitment

Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult”