Another (Extremely) Young Bishop for China: Leo XIV Approves Candidate for Important Historic Diocese

Sep 09, 2026 10:04

ZENIT Staff

Andrea Ding Yang was ordained bishop on September 8 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Chongqing’s Yuzhong district

Good News

Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church: Here Are the Other Finalists

The contest, launched by the account @documents_de_bolsillo, invited thousands of people to choose their favorite cathedrals through voting on the social media platform.

Sep 07, 2026 08:36

Alma Recinas

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

2 Ways (Explained) to Practice Mutual Love According to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sep 06, 2026 22:26

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Priests•Vocations

This Is How Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Role of the Seminary in the Process of Priestly Formation and Urges That It Not Be Underestimated

Remarks by the Pope to seminarians from the «Pius XI» Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Diocesan Seminary of Aversa.

Sep 06, 2026 08:54

ZENIT Staff

Marriage and Family•Religious Freedom

USA: Maine Supreme Court Rules Dad Can Forbid Mom From Taking Teen Christian to Church

Dr. David Closson, director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, described the ruling as “a serious threat to religious liberty,” in addition to threatening parental rights.

Sep 05, 2026 20:50

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Opus Dei Responds to Bishop Regarding the Torreciudad Case: We Did Not Steal the Virgin Mary

According to the Opus Dei’s latest statement, a public deed signed on September 24, 1962 granted in perpetuity the useful domain — while not transferring ownership — of both the old hermitage and the image. The agreement included responsibilities for restoration, conservation, the promotion of worship and access for pilgrims

Sep 05, 2026 20:40

ZENIT Staff

What is the value of human activity in the world? Pope Leo XIV answers

Pope’s General Audience, September 23, 2026, on the meaning of human activity in the universe

Vatican Announces Winner of the “Nobel Prize in Theology”: The 2026 Ratzinger Prize

The Prize will be awarded by the Holy Father Leo XIV on 19 December at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. The Prize is awarded to scholars who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in publication and scientific research. Nominations for the Prize are submitted to the Holy Father, for his approval, by the Foundation’s Scientific Committee.

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Another (Extremely) Young Bishop for China: Leo XIV Approves Candidate for Important Historic Diocese

Vatican Unveils New “Synodal Proposals”: Laity to Participate in Bishops’ Ad Limina Visits and Binding Agreements Between Religious Orders and Bishops

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

Days Before the Pope’s Visit to UNESCO, ZENIT Interviews the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the UN Institution

After four years, the conciliar rite returns to the Syro-Malabar Cathedral in Ernakulam

Does a fire miraculously ignite at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem? The matter ends up in court. A Greek court provides an answer

No More Fake Priests: Brazilian Archdiocese Issues Guidelines Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Communications

Argentine Cathedral Wins Title of World’s Most Beautiful Church: Here Are the Other Finalists

2 Ways (Explained) to Practice Mutual Love According to Pope Leo XIV

This Is How Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Role of the Seminary in the Process of Priestly Formation and Urges That It Not Be Underestimated

USA: Maine Supreme Court Rules Dad Can Forbid Mom From Taking Teen Christian to Church

Opus Dei Responds to Bishop Regarding the Torreciudad Case: We Did Not Steal the Virgin Mary