Rafael Manuel Tovar, Author at ZENIT - English

Another Diocese Is Added to the Lowering of Age to Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, Maryland, said that a «wide consultation» was conducted and that Catholic theology, developmental psychology and the experiences of other dioceses were analyzed to establish «the decisive factor» that facilitates the growth of young people in the faith, which was found in the participation of the family, since it is considered that the current crisis of catechesis in the American Church lies in the lack of family commitment.

Mar 16, 2025 07:18

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Gender Ideology•Marriage and Family

Survey Reveals Majority of Parents Reject Woke Teachings in Schools

Noteworthy is that 90% of parents request schools to concentrate on basic subjects, such as mathematics, reading, writing, science and social studies and not on woke ideology. Just over half of parents want the influence of the U.S. Department of Education reduced in the education of their children.

Feb 27, 2025 06:12

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

U.S. Ambassador in Mexico Acknowledges Work of the Catholic Church

The now former Ambassador said that the Bishops know the reality in Mexico’s communities and seek to collaborate in development and peace” “That’s why I met with Monsignor Ramón Castro Castro. I got to know in greater depth his perspective on the situation being lived by 12,000 priests in Mexico.”

Jan 29, 2025 09:39

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nicaraguan Dictatorship Closes Foundation of Dominican Nuns

The cancellation of the organizations arose from two Ministerial Agreements approved by the Minister of the Interior, Maria Amelia Coronel Kinloch. In 2024 alone, the dictatorship cancelled 1,700 non-profit organizations: 678 belonged to the Catholic and Evangelical Churches.

Jan 23, 2025 08:23

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

Satanic Temple Is Authorized to Give Religion Classes to Primary School Children

The coexistence of different religious views in public schools creates a grave conflict, when the growing religious pluralism proposes in the same educational center a creed that follows the path of the pre-eminence of the good and another based on evil.

Jan 05, 2025 07:53

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Pro Life•Woman

USA: Abortion Is The Most Important Electoral Topic for Women

In the KFF study, four out of ten women younger than 30 consider abortion as the most important point for their vote. The survey was carried out between September and early October 2024. Another KFF survey at the end of May and beginning of June showed that only 20% mentioned abortion as the main problem.

Oct 21, 2024 06:47

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

Trump Cancels Visit to Polish Shrine of Czestochowa in the USA

The visit of the former American President to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa was planned in the context of Trump’s presidential campaign. The reason for the change in Trump’s agenda was unclear.

Sep 25, 2024 07:52

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Good News•Local Church•Virgin Mary

This is the largest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world, which is in Argentina

World’s Largest Statue of the Virgin Mary Unveiled in Catamarca, Argentina

Sep 15, 2024 18:18

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Pro Life

USA Elections 2024: Life or Abortion? Ten States Will Hold A Referendum on The Day The President Is Elected

The consultations are taking place after the repeal of the Roe v. Wade law of 2022, which returned to the States of the Union the power to legislate on abortion

Sep 08, 2024 07:09

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Testimonies•Vocations

21-Year-Old Leaves the World of Weights for the Priesthood: From Weightlifting Champion to the Seminary

“I cannot say that sometimes I was a practicing Catholic,” he said. “I went to Mass on Sundays, but I never went to Adoration. I really did not pray the Rosary. I went to one of those schools that was somewhat Catholic in name . . . So, in reality, I alienated myself from the faith when I arrived at Northern [University]”.

Sep 02, 2024 17:35

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Good News•Local Church