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Four years after the Dobbs case, the United States remains deeply divided on abortion: here’s what the data shows

According to Gallup’s Values and Beliefs survey, conducted from May 1 to May 17, 2026, Americans are almost perfectly split on the legal status of abortion. Forty-eight percent believe abortion should be legal in all circumstances (33%) or most circumstances (15%), while 49% say it should either be legal only in certain circumstances (32%) or illegal in all cases (17%).

Jun 22, 2026 09:42

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Gender Ideology

Support for “gender transitions” has fallen to its lowest level, according to a new study released during so-called “Gay Pride” month

The new Gallup data do not stand alone. Other surveys conducted over the past two years suggest that Americans often distinguish between respect for individuals who identify as transgender and support for specific public policies

Jun 22, 2026 09:21

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Priests•Vocations

A predominantly Catholic community dedicated to the Latin Mass sets a record for priestly ordinations in a single year: more than in all of Germany

The figure is striking not merely because it sets a record for the fraternity itself, but because it equals the total number of diocesan priestly ordinations recorded throughout Germany in 2025

Jun 22, 2026 09:12

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vocations•Young People

Authentic Peace And Perfect Joy, According to Leo XIV: The Pope’s Message That Every Young Person Should Read

Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ‘Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences

Jun 21, 2026 11:11

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

What is the source of the apostolate’s strength? Pope Leo XIV answers

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, June 21, 2026

Jun 21, 2026 09:24

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Religious Freedom

Canada: Parliament Makes It a Crime to Speak Publicly About What the Bible Says Regarding Homosexuality

The legislation, known as Bill C-9, has now cleared its final parliamentary hurdles after members of the House of Commons rejected a last-minute attempt to stop it. With Parliament’s approval secured, the bill is expected to receive Royal Assent and become law in the near future

Jun 20, 2026 11:05

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport

The controversy centers on International Football Organization endorsement of a match-specific Pride designation, a move that many football supporters view as incompatible with the organization’s long-standing claims that football should remain free from political, religious, and ideological messaging.

Jun 20, 2026 10:35

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Priests•Protection of vulnerable people

U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code

Signed by Brian Kemp on May 11, 2026, Senate Bill 542 creates a specific criminal offense for clergy who engage in sexual misconduct with individuals over whom they exercise pastoral, spiritual, or religious authority

Jun 20, 2026 10:16

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

China planning algorithm to control religions vs Magnifica Humanitas

While Leo XIV raises the question of freedom in the age of data science, China’s National Religious Affairs Administration publishes an article about a new computing centre at Southeast University tasked with using generative artificial intelligence to uncover (and ban) any ideas that diverge from what the Party wants religions to say.

Jun 20, 2026 09:33

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

Diocese, pregnancy center ask appeals court to protect right to hire consistent with faith

An Illinois law forces religious organizations to hire employees who violate their religious beliefs on reproductive issues like abortion.

Jun 19, 2026 10:55

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

NC school district pays $95K after censoring student’s Charlie Kirk tribute

A family is suing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for censoring the speech of their high school daughter who painted a rock on school grounds with the words “Freedom 1776” and “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Jun 19, 2026 10:52

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Documents•Testimonies

The Wonderful Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini and His Confession of Discomfort with Pope Francis Regarding Reopening Wounds Healed After the Council

Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini

Jun 19, 2026 09:14

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States