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Pornography, the most common addiction according to American study

Rising Tide of Porn Addiction Sparks Concern Among Experts and Communities. According to their recent report, 61% of U.S. adults admit to using pornography, with half of them saying that no one else knows about it. Shockingly, 84% of those who use porn have no support system to help them quit or control their usage, further isolating them in their struggles.

Oct 20, 2024 12:32

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican Clarifies US Holy Day Obligations, Raising Questions About USCCB’s Policy

The Vatican’s letter, dated September 4, was made public in late September and addresses the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass when a solemnity is transferred from its original Sunday date to the preceding Saturday or following Monday.

Oct 19, 2024 19:45

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Interview•Local Church

Trump claims the Pope wants them to vote for him and answers why he posts the Virgin Mary on social networks

Trump Addresses Faith, Abortion, and Catholic Voters Ahead of Al Smith Dinner

Oct 18, 2024 19:57

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Local Church

Kamala Harris does not attend the most important Catholic charity dinner. Trump takes advantage of absence

Trump Targets Kamala Harris’ Absence at Al Smith Dinner, Makes Bold Bid for Catholic Vote

Oct 18, 2024 19:46

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Vatican City

Tours of the astronomical Domes of the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo underway

From Saturday 19 October restricted groups of visitors – accompanied by Vatican staff – will be able to have access, via an evocative spiral staircase, also to the third floor of the Papal Palace, at the highest point of the panoramic terrace overlooking the Lake of Castel Gandolfo.

Oct 18, 2024 19:38

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches $880 Million Settlement Over Child Abuse Claims

The abuse allegations, many of which date back to the 1940s and 50s, involve clergy, lay personnel associated with the Archdiocese, and religious order priests who served in Los Angeles over the decades. This settlement follows a 2007 agreement in which the Archdiocese paid $660 million to 500 survivors, bringing the total compensation paid to over $1.5 billion.

Oct 18, 2024 19:25

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope asks to speak of people with “different abilities”, not the disabled

Pope’s address to the delegation of ministers participating in the G7 meeting on inclusion and disability

Oct 17, 2024 18:28

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Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Liturgy and Divine Worship

Norwegian Episcopate signs “Ecumenical Statement on Gender and Sexual Diversity” reaffirming biology and the Bible

The Declaration specifies that it opposes harassment and exclusion but makes it clear that the biological and biblical truth is not up for debate. Ultimately, it is intended as support for those increasingly affected by gender ideology.

Oct 17, 2024 18:26

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Religious Freedom

Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer

Reportedly, Samsoon Javed was told he could either surrender his religion or his job. His mother suspects the real story may be even worse.

Oct 17, 2024 18:15

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis to Release Groundbreaking Autobiography «Hope» in 2025

The announcement came from Random House Publishing on October 16, marking a significant moment not only for the Vatican but also for the global literary and religious communities.

Oct 17, 2024 18:12

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Church and World

How many Catholics, priests and seminarians are there in the world? The Catholic Church in its most recent statistics

Statistical data of the Catholic Church updated to December 2022 by the FIDES Agency, on the occasion of World Mission Sunday, which will be celebrated on October 20, 2024.

Oct 17, 2024 18:10

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Francis