Historic: For the first time, Africa has surpassed Europe in the number of Catholics. What new global statistics reveal

Oct 17, 2026 08:53

ZENIT Staff

Africa has overtaken Europe in the number of Catholics Photo: CNN Media

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Catholics Are Changing Their Votes in the U.S.: Poll Shows Decline in Support for Trump

The survey, conducted from September 28 to October 4 among 5,062 American adults, including 3,917 registered voters, found that Catholics favor Democratic House candidates over Republicans by 42% to 39%.

Oct 14, 2026 16:17

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

Oct 14, 2026 16:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church

AI Used An Amputee Priest to Scam People

The fake «Father Mateus», and other fictional characters in the recording, showed video synchronization errors. Reginaldo Jesus Flor, 80, spotted the flaws and sought help from his son, Felipe Zangari, a journalist and theologian.

Oct 13, 2026 11:57

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Good News•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pratt described the opportunity to work with the Pope and the Vatican as an extraordinary honor, expressing gratitude for the trust and access granted to the production. He said St. Peter’s story remains fundamental to Christian faith and that he was grateful to help bring the apostle’s legacy to the screen.

Oct 13, 2026 11:53

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

Pakistani court orders reopening of case involving young Christian woman abducted, forced to convert, and married to a 30-year-old man

A high court in Pakistan ordered reopening of police investigation in the case of Maria Shahbaz, a 13-year-old girl who was kidnapped and forced to marry her abductor.

Oct 13, 2026 11:48

ZENIT Staff

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Pope Leo XIV will not participate in the anniversary of St. John Paul II’s historic World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi

The Vatican’s decision does not suggest a setback in his recovery: reflects the prudence required after major surgery, even when clinical results are encouraging. The Pope had been expected to attend the gathering entitled “Disarmed and Disarming Peace,” which will bring together Christian leaders, representatives of other religious traditions and invited guests in the Umbrian town.

Pope Leo XIV to Jews at the Vatican: The Church does not tolerate anti-Semitism and combats it, in accordance with the Gospel itself

The Pope’s Remarks to a Delegation from the American Jewish Committee

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Historic: For the first time, Africa has surpassed Europe in the number of Catholics. What new global statistics reveal

3 days after his surgery, photos of the Pope were published, and that day saw the highest number of visitors and phone calls

China Appoints New Bishop for Haimen: Vatican-Beijing Agreement Continues to Influence Episcopal Appointments

These are the 9 Catholic churches in the United Kingdom that will receive government funding for new roofs

Names denied and properties demolished for Turkey’s Christians

Will the Pope Go to South America? Leo XIV Calls the Vatican’s No. 3 Official for an In-Person Meeting at the Hospital. Here’s the Latest on the Pope’s Health

Seoul 2027: App for World Youth Day Launched—A Great Resource for Pilgrims

Catholics Are Changing Their Votes in the U.S.: Poll Shows Decline in Support for Trump

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

AI Used An Amputee Priest to Scam People

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pakistani court orders reopening of case involving young Christian woman abducted, forced to convert, and married to a 30-year-old man