Marriage and Family•Pro Life

Europe Union Yanks Funding from Pro-Life Groups

EU funding projects are run by the EU Commission as the executive branch of the European Union. In recent years the Commission has begun to speak of “EU values” as a threshold issue for participating in EU civil society space and receiving EU funds.

Dec 20, 2025 16:04

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

Europeans Run from Abortion Fight at UN

This calculous suggests that ending UN promotion of abortion and LGBT rights is a popular cause and that the Trump administration has a clear path to a historic pro-life victory in the General Assembly.

Dec 20, 2025 16:02

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Jubilee 2025•Young People

Youth Jubilee Awarded Iconic Event of the Year at the Best Event Awards

Major Jubilee events have also been recognized among the best cultural events of the year, great shows, and top events organized by public institutions.

Dec 19, 2025 11:07

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Marriage and Family•Pro Life•Young People

European Union: yes to funding abortion, no to funding large families

In December 2025 FAFCE was excluded from EU funding after applying for six projects under programmes such as CERV and Erasmus+, including initiatives on youth protection and digital education for minors.

Dec 18, 2025 11:32

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

Scottish Bishops statement on Withdrawal from Religious Education amendment

A spokesperson for Scotland’s Catholic Bishops said the Church is disappointed and confused with the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee’s decision to agree an amendment that has the effect of separating Religious Education (RE) and Religious Observance (RO) in schools.

Dec 18, 2025 11:09

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General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

Why do we sometimes feel empty, even though we have done many things? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, December 17, 2025, on how Jesus’ resurrection enlightens us and inspires us to do and act.

Dec 17, 2025 11:34

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Religious Freedom

Following ADF lawsuit, Houston school district respects parents’ wishes concerning daughter

A family is suing a Houston school district over its policy that allows minor students to change their name and gender pronouns at school without parental consent.

Dec 15, 2025 11:05

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Religious Freedom

NC high school student sues school district for censoring her 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.

Dec 15, 2025 10:02

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

This is how the Pope explains how we are called to unite our waiting for the Savior with attention to what God is doing in the world

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Dec 14, 2025 21:58

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV

“Let no one be lost! Let everyone be saved!” The Pope’s homily that every prisoner (and family member or friend of a prisoner) should read

Pope’s Mass on the occasion of the Jubilee for the prison world

Dec 14, 2025 21:55

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

The virtue of hope and diplomatic action, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address of the Pope to participants in the Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy

Dec 13, 2025 21:42

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Syria: in 14 years, the Christian presence has fallen by 84%: these are the numbers

Overall, an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 Christians are still in Syria. Of those who remain, more than half are over the age of 50. The community’s age structure is inverted, with far fewer young people able or willing to stay

Dec 13, 2025 19:15

ZENIT Staff