Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Keiko Fujimori Visits the Peruvian Episcopate and Gets Involved in the Upcoming Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of cordiality, fraternal dialogue, and prayer, various topics of national interest were addressed, with special emphasis on preparations for the Holy Father’s visit to Peru, an event considered of great importance for the life of the Church and the country.

Jul 21, 2026 07:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Special “León XIV” Award for Sustainability Established: It Will Be Presented in Rome in October 2026

Created by Villanova University, the new international honor will recognize outstanding leadership in sustainability and integral human development. It will debut at the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference in Rome and be presented by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Jul 20, 2026 15:53

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Indian Government Orders an Audit of Christian Properties

This sweeping review has heightened concerns among Christian communities. Representatives of Christians have linked the timing of the audit to a broader climate of intimidation, like disruptions at prayer meetings by right-wing groups, hate speeches, etc., which are on the rise in Maharashtra

Jul 20, 2026 15:45

ZENIT Staff

Homosexuality•Persecuted Christians

Gay man arrested for threatening to kill nuns and children at a Catholic school “just for fun”

According to investigators, the threatening message appeared on the school’s Facebook page on June 26 under the name «Bobby McGee.» Its language left little room for ambiguity, announcing plans to attack the Catholic school and murder members of the governor’s family «for fun.»

Jul 20, 2026 15:37

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

A Comprehensive and Detailed Analysis of the Lefebvrites by a Former Member, Now a Catholic Priest in Vienna

For me personally, this whole situation has a particularly tragic tone. Almost 35 years after leaving the FSSPX, I am experiencing a sense of déjà vu.

Jul 19, 2026 09:28

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Why did Jesus tell the parables of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast? Leo XIV answers

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, July 19, 2026

Jul 19, 2026 09:25

ZENIT Staff

Islam

New scientific research casts doubt on the original existence of Mecca, thereby undermining the historical origins of Islam

At present, scholars agree on one point only: the classical account of Islam’s origins cannot be upheld as historically reliable. What remains missing is a coherent alternative reconstruction capable of earning broad academic consensus

Jul 18, 2026 08:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

The Catholic Church and Mental Health: A Letter That Addresses Some Prejudices and Clarifies an Issue of Growing Concern from a Faith Perspective

By insisting that mental illness is neither a punishment from God nor evidence of insufficient faith, the bishops directly challenge beliefs that have persisted for generations in some sectors of Filipino society

Jul 18, 2026 08:32

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Vatican City

Launches Magnifica Humanitas Ambassador Programme During the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly at Borgo Laudato Si’ (Vaticano)

New Global Initiative to Give a First-Ever Meaningful Voice to People and Communities Worldwide Most Impacted by the Rapid Development and Deployment of AI

Jul 17, 2026 09:12

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Dom Robert Igo OSB Elected President of the English Benedictine Congregation at Historic 100th General Chapter

Dom Robert, who will also continue to serve as Abbot of Ampleforth Abbey, succeeds Abbot Christopher Jamison OSB of Worth Abbey, who completed nine years of dedicated service as President of the Congregation.

Jul 17, 2026 08:17

ZENIT Staff

Good News

Order of Preachers Launches Renewed Official Website

The renewed op.org is not only a website but a service to communion and mission. It helps the Order speak with greater clarity, share its resources more generously, promote vocations more effectively, and make visible the many ways Dominicans continue to preach the Truth for the salvation of souls.

Jul 16, 2026 07:13

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

Arkansas Surges to the Top of America’s Religious Liberty Ranking as States Compete to Strengthen Legal Protections

The index places Arkansas 63 percentage points above New York, which ranked last with a score of 26 percent. New York returned to the bottom position for the first time since 2022, replacing West Virginia.

Jul 16, 2026 07:08

ZENIT Staff