Persecuted Christians

Bloodshed in a Sanctuary: Congo’s Christians Face Terror Again

This is not the first time the ADF has targeted Christians. The group, which originated in Uganda in the 1990s with the goal of imposing a radical Islamic state, has pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) since 2019

Aug 02, 2025 23:57

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Young People

New study published by AP shows that support for abortion has declined by 7 percentage points

The findings challenge prevailing narratives often echoed in mainstream media—that abortion restrictions are deeply unpopular and out of step with public sentiment. Instead, the data suggests a more complex, and now shifting, moral landscape.

Aug 02, 2025 23:54

ZENIT Staff

Rome

Complete list of winners of the first edition of the Catholic Music Awards

The event was supported by two dicasteries of the Holy See: the Dicastery for Communications and the Dicastery for Evangelization.

Aug 02, 2025 23:42

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Young People

What did Leo XIV do when he learned that the young Egyptian pilgrim had died? A touching gesture and words

Words of Pope Leo XIV to a group of young Catholics from Egypt following the death of one of their companions in the context of the Youth Jubilee

Aug 02, 2025 00:09

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

The Arrest of Shaolin’s Abbot Shakes Up Government-Controlled Chinese Buddhism

Known as a womanizer and a billionaire, but also as a strong supporter of the CCP, Shi Yongxin’s wrongdoings eventually became too infamous to overlook.

Aug 01, 2025 01:47

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

A ‘Divided Church’: the difficult story of Bishop Jin and Shanghai Catholics

A new book by historian Paul Mariani traces the life of the Catholic community of Shanghai during the years when it was led by the Jesuit prelate, «illegitimately» ordained in 1985, a complex figure who, under difficult circumstances, sought in his own way to maintain a balance between Beijing and Rome. It is an interesting read not only about the past of the Church in China but also about what is going on today.

Aug 01, 2025 01:42

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Vatican City

The Vatican’s asset manager made a record profit serving the Church. How much? We reveal it here

Available in nine languages and with data from more than 125,000 churches, the app is establishing itself globally as the most complete and up-to-date platform for locating Catholic churches and checking their mass times.

Aug 01, 2025 01:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: Bipartisan Collaboration on Immigration Reform is Still Possible, says Bishop Seitz

Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the responsibility of all political leaders to promote and protect the good of the community, the common good, particularly by defending the vulnerable and the marginalized

Jul 31, 2025 21:57

ZENIT Staff

Good News

During the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries, the “Catholic Mass Times” app surpasses 2 million downloads and brings the faithful closer to the Mass

Available in nine languages and with data from more than 125,000 churches, the app is establishing itself globally as the most complete and up-to-date platform for locating Catholic churches and checking their mass times.

Jul 31, 2025 21:50

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new director for the Vatican Observatory

The appointment of P. D’Souza represents an important moment of continuity and renewal for the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world.

Jul 31, 2025 21:44

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Local Church

American Catholic Church Commends President Trump for Acknowledging Starvation in Gaza and Urges Administration to Expand Humanitarian Access

Bishop Zaidan’s comments follow reports that the United States would work with its allies to distribute aid to Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis

Jul 31, 2025 21:41

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Statement by Christian leaders on the latest attack by Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land

Of additional concern is the reactionary disinformation campaign by Israeli settler-affiliated groups, launched in response to recent diplomatic visits to Taybeh. Rather than addressing the grave violations occurring, these narratives seek to discredit victims and diminish the significance of international solidarity. Such distortions aim to deflect scrutiny and sanitize criminal conduct in violation of international norms.

Jul 30, 2025 16:12

ZENIT Staff