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Articles By ZENIT Staff

Ash Wednesday Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe Continues 35 Year History of Restoration and Healing

“For 35 years, your contributions to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe have made a profound difference. You have rebuilt cathedrals, renewed hope, healed the suffering and brought joy where there had been despair,” Bishop Vincke said.

Jan 27, 2026 22:12

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Christian Brothers Schools in Jerusalem Protest Israeli Restrictions on Palestinian Teachers

Christian Brothers Schools are classified by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the corresponding department of the Jerusalem Municipality as «recognized, but not official, institutions.» They are attended by Palestinian students, both Christian and Muslim, and follow the Palestinian curriculum (Tawjihi) — with textbooks modified by the Israeli authorities — as well as international curricula.

Jan 27, 2026 11:18

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Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Jewish settlers attack Christian family in the West Bank, and the Israeli army arrests… the Christians!

“As a church,” Haddad concluded, “we reaffirm our commitment to justice, peace, and the dignity of every human being.”

Jan 27, 2026 10:04

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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

ZENIT Staff

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

Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Pope Leo XIV’s response to a young Catalan woman who attempted suicide due to depression and asked the Holy Father two questions: Where can we see God when the darkness is absolute and we cannot take it anymore? How can we trust in God when it seems that nothing — not even our own life — is worth it?

Do you need to forgive? Leo XIV’s response to a heartbreaking story of crime, drugs, and neglect that moved Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s reply to Desiré, a young woman from Barcelona, who asked the Holy Father: “how can I forgive my father for almost leaving me without a mother?” and “How can I truly be reconciled with God?”