Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

The Catholic Church in Brazil: An Innovative National Database and a Response to the Possibility That Protestants Might Outnumber Them

Among the most sensitive aspects of this information exchange is the verification of a priest’s canonical status

May 02, 2026 11:42

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Photo and Living Witnesses of a Miracle Amidst War: Lebanese Catholics Find Eucharistic Miracle

They also found the statue of the Virgin Mary intact among the ruins, like a mother awaiting her children.

May 01, 2026 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

An asteroid will be named after Pope Leo XIII: here’s why

At the center of this celestial tribute stands “Gioacchinopecci,” named after Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci. His legacy is inseparable from the modern rebirth of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, following the loss of the Papal States and the associated scientific infrastructure

May 01, 2026 18:12

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

King Charles invokes faith, ‘shared values’ as he calls for peace in address to USA Congress

“Mr. Speaker,” Charles said, directing his comments to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., “for many here, and for myself, the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us, not only personally, but together as members of our community.”

May 01, 2026 18:02

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism•Rome•Woman

Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome

During the meeting, particular attention was given to the theme of “walking together,” a central image in the Church’s current journey. Walking together implies recognizing and embracing differences — cultural, spiritual, and theological — while seeking a common path oriented toward building authentic relationships and fostering unity

May 01, 2026 17:52

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

They give the Eucharist to their dogs, are reported to the bishop, and the diocese issues a ruling: what was it?

The gesture triggered a formal inquiry led by Bishop Joseph Maria Bonnemain. The central question was not whether the act had occurred—it had—but whether it constituted sacrilege in the strict sense defined by canon law

Apr 30, 2026 08:28

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israeli police arrest Jewish man who pushed and kicked a French nun in Jerusalem: here are the videos

Israeli police confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old suspect shortly after the incident, describing the act as one they view with the “utmost severity,” particularly given the possibility of racial or religious motivation

Apr 30, 2026 08:20

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

“On the Universality of the Church and the Importance of Dialogue”: A Reflection by Leo XIV

Address by Pope Leo XIV to the Delegation of “Weltkirche & Dialog” from the Archdiocese of Cologne

Apr 30, 2026 08:12

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Catholics No Longer Go to Confession, Even Though They Desire It. Recent Study Reveals Why

Only 23% of Catholics go to Confession at least once a year, according to a recent survey by the «Catholic Pulse Report.» Unless priests themselves prioritize this Sacrament — in terms of parishioner outreach, formation of their parishioners, daily time dedicated to the Sacrament, and by going to Confession themselves frequently — the situation will not improve.

Apr 29, 2026 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

An Analysis of the Current Situation: The Catholic Church in China

After the 2018 agreement, pressure on Chinese Catholics is escalating amid apparent indifference from the Vatican, a Human Rights Watch Report says.

Apr 29, 2026 17:37

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Ukraine: Priests on the front lines witness a «growing search for meaning»

Priests go to the front lines and accompany soldiers in the most exposed and vulnerable areas. Many times, their role is simply to remain with them. They pray and celebrate Mass underground, often in situations of constant danger due to the threat of attack

Apr 29, 2026 17:33

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

“I’ve never seen anything like it”: Leon XIV recounts his trip to Africa and the impact his encounter with prisoners in Guinea had on him

General Audience with the Pope, April 29, 2026, on the Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea

Apr 29, 2026 14:40

ZENIT Staff