Religious Freedom

European Court Case May Determine the Future of Religious Symbols in Public Institutions

Ruling could affect public institutions across 46 Council of Europe states

Jan 27, 2026 09:42

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Young People

UK Bible Sales Are Up 134% Since 2019

More Than a Trend: Why People of All Ages, and Especially Young Readers, Are Returning to the Bible

Jan 27, 2026 09:34

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

From Secret Handshakes to Facebook Ads: Britain’s Freemasons Confront a Crisis of Relevance

Freemasonry in Britain is no longer operating in the shadows. And in stepping into the light, it may be discovering that its greatest asset—mystery—has become its hardest thing to sell

Jan 27, 2026 09:16

ZENIT Staff

Rome•Virgin Mary

Photo Gallery: These Are the First Digital Collection Boxes (or Baskets) for Alms at One of the Pope’s Basilicas in Rome

With this initiative, the Basilica reaffirms its commitment to combining tradition and innovation, offering contemporary tools at the service of charity.

Jan 25, 2026 13:34

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Holy Land•Religious Freedom

How a new Israeli law is redefining education—and survival, for the worse—in Palestinian Christian schools

Approved by 31 votes to 10 and promoted by Likud lawmakers Amit Halevi and Avichay Boaron, the new legislation bars graduates of Palestinian Authority–accredited universities from teaching in Israeli schools unless they also obtain specific Israeli certification

Jan 25, 2026 13:14

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

When and where did Jesus’ mission begin, and what does that have to do with us? The answers of Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 25, 2026

Jan 25, 2026 12:51

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

Brazil attacks influencer for criticizing the government for funding LGBT+ organizations

In the video, Nine criticised Brazil’s LGBT National Secretary – a man who identifies as a woman. Shortly after the post, the Secretary filed a complaint, triggering a criminal investigation into Nine

Jan 25, 2026 12:43

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: ‘Outwardly Like Ourselves’

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jan 25, 2026 11:15

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

New Western Effort to Push Abortion in Africa

Many African countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, still have strong pro-life laws, and there remains a great social stigma against abortion. The African Coalition for Research and Communication on Abortion (ACORCA) wants to change that.

Jan 24, 2026 11:50

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

Lack of Demand for Contraceptives?

According to the Guttmacher Institute, “[f]ocusing on this [narrower] group helps prioritize limited resources.” However, they insist that “broader investments will ultimately be needed to reach the many other women who also face barriers to contraceptive care.”

Jan 24, 2026 11:44

ZENIT Staff

Woman

Denmark Forcibly Sterilized Greenlandic Women

A report was published last September documenting the stories of over 350 women and girls who were given hormonal contraceptive injections or had intrauterine devices (IUDs) inserted without their consent—and in some cases, even without their knowledge.

Jan 24, 2026 11:27

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Holy Land

Restoration of Bethlehem Basilica announced: the birthplace of Christ

The restoration shall be executed by the Italian firm entrusted with the recent rehabilitation of the Basilica of the Nativity, ensuring continuity in method, craftsmanship, and artistic sensitivity toward a site of unparalleled sacred symbolism

Jan 24, 2026 11:09

ZENIT Staff