Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

U.S. Catholic priests write to Pope asking for just canonical process when they receive accusations

Their recent report, circulated among Church leaders and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, outlines a pattern in which accused priests are frequently suspended, named publicly, or otherwise penalized before an investigation concludes—sometimes even without sufficient preliminary evidence

Jul 17, 2025 16:57

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Reopening of the Vatican Shopping Center: the “Annona”

The store was closed to undergo renovations, which included a full upgrade of the retail space, now successfully completed. The store will reopen under the name “TIGRE-ANNONA,” maintaining its mission of serving the employees of the Governorate and the Holy See by offering convenient shopping within Vatican City.

Jul 16, 2025 16:08

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Analysis Opinion•Marriage and Family

Married Fatherhood Is Key to Solving the Masculinity Crisis

In order to understand why males are struggling to find meaning, it helps to ask: What is it that gives life meaning?

Jul 16, 2025 16:03

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

What Does It Mean in the Church to Call Someone «Brother or Sister»? Pope Leo XIV Explains It to the Italian Military Police

Pope’s Homily in the Chapel of the Italian Military Police in Castel Gandolfo

Jul 15, 2025 18:10

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Pope Leo XIV

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV breaks vacation and makes surprise visit to Poor Clare monastery

The Pope greeted each sister personally. His words were few but heartfelt: «It is good for the Church to know your life,» he told them, affirming the hidden witness of those who pray behind cloistered walls. Their quiet lives, he suggested, are not forgotten by the Church, but cherished.

Jul 15, 2025 18:04

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

3 seminarians kidnapped and guard killed in assault on minor seminary in Nigeria

Father Peter Egielewa, communications director for the Diocese of Auchi, confirmed the details in a statement released the following day. The gunmen fled into the surrounding forest with the abducted students. As of July 15, there has been no contact or claim of responsibility.

Jul 15, 2025 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

On July 14, in an unprecedented show of ecumenical solidarity, patriarchs and bishops from across the Christian world—Latin, Orthodox, Armenian, Melkite, Lutheran, Anglican, and Franciscan—walked side by side through the streets of Taybeh. They came not only to pray but to make a statement: that the Christians of this land, rooted here since apostolic times, are not alone.

Jul 15, 2025 17:48

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Attacks by Jewish settlers against our peaceful community must stop in Taybeh: note from Christian leaders in Holy Land

Note issued by the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem after their visit to Taybeh on Monday, July 14

Jul 15, 2025 17:42

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Google cancels major Catholic blog: closure of traditionalist website sparks widespread debate on digital censorship

In a statement on X, Luigi Casalini, the journalist behind the site, lamented what he called a “grave violation” of free speech. He indicated that legal action is forthcoming, invoking Article 21 of the Italian Constitution, which guarantees the right to freely express opinions and explicitly prohibits censorship.

Jul 15, 2025 17:39

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Hate crimes against Christians increase by 22% in Germany

In addition to the 337 anti-Christian hate crimes, the German government report classifies 111 politically motivated attacks on churches in 2024, which is an increase of 20.65 per cent compared to 2023.

Jul 15, 2025 17:35

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

South Korea: Suwon priests study artificial intelligence for parish life

In first ever, a training course organised in collaboration with a company in the sector explored not so much the ethical implications but the opportunities for the practical use of these tools in pastoral care. Participants said: ‘It can become an essential aid in improving preaching and pastoral care.’

Jul 15, 2025 17:30

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies•Vocations

Josh Brooks Was a Baptist Youth Who Dreamed of Being the Next LeBron James. But God Wanted Him to Be a Catholic and a Priest!

Josh spent two years in seventh and eighth grade working hard to make the first basketball team at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School, and then disaster struck.

Jul 14, 2025 12:15

ZENIT Staff