ZENIT Staff, Author at ZENIT - English

Religions in the world: Buddhism’s decline

According to the latest data from the Pew Research Center, Buddhism is the only religion to have fewer believers in 2020 than in 2010, a drop of 18.6 million, largely due to a low birth rate in predominantly Buddhist countries as well as changes in youth culture in Southeast Asian societies. At 40, the average age among Buddhists is the highest among various religions.

Jun 14, 2025 13:51

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese

The Vatican confirmed Lin’s appointment on June 5, just days before the ceremony. It was made, the Holy See said, “in the context of dialogue regarding the implementation of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China”

Jun 13, 2025 20:36

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025

“With the release of this survey, I ask for continued prayers for deacons and for an increase in vocations to the permanent diaconate within the United States,” said Bishop Boyea, who serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.

Jun 13, 2025 16:20

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: When a Solemnity Is Linked to a Parish Patron

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university

Jun 12, 2025 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV asks Catholics for the first time to pray for the same intention in June

The video presents an original prayer to the Sacred Heart. Through it, we ask Christ to help us know Him more, that we might remain with Him, and learn from His love; that He might transform us in such a way that He might become our goal in every circumstance of daily life; and that He might send us on a mission of compassion, bringing his consolation to the world

Jun 12, 2025 17:21

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

“Vatican Bank” presents latest report and is ranked among the world’s strongest financial institutions: here are the results

In light of the solid financial data from the 2024 Financial Statements, and considering the Institute’s capitalization needs, the Commission of Cardinals approved the distribution of a dividend to the Holy Father of 13.8 million Euro, in line with the Institute’s mission to support works of religion and charity.

Jun 12, 2025 17:19

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

3 wonderful and inspiring tasks of Pope Leo to Rome priests in first meeting and speech with them

Pope’s address to the priests of the Diocese of Rome

Jun 12, 2025 09:10

ZENIT Staff

General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

How does Jesus heal? God’s healings explained by Pope Leo with the biblical character of Bartimaeus

Pope’s General Audience, June 11, 2025 on Jesus’ healings

Jun 11, 2025 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Castelgandolfo: The Popes’ Summer Residence Now Has a Website

This is a further step in the area of communication and information, which the Pontifical Villas are taking. The launch of the Instagram profile on April 9 also falls within this context.

Jun 10, 2025 22:32

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025

Jubilee 2025: as of June, 10 million pilgrims have crossed the holy gates of Rome

But the numbers only tell part of the story. This is not tourism dressed in liturgical robes. This is something more intimate and more urgent. The pilgrims walking Rome’s cobbled pathways are not simply checking off spiritual landmarks—they are carrying the burdens of a world in distress

Jun 10, 2025 16:11

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy