Holy Land•Local Church

Blessed the first stone of the Polish chapel at the Shepherds’ Field in Holy Land

The new place of prayer dedicated to St. Joseph enriches the complex of the chapels of the nations with that of one of the countries most deeply rooted in the Catholic faith

Jul 22, 2026 08:17

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Fulani Extremists Kill 25 Christians After Nigerian Army Ignores Early Warnings

Among those killed was the village’s leader. The local said the Fulani planned to kill their leader, occupy the land for grazing, and establish an Islamic caliphate in the region.

Jul 21, 2026 16:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

For the first time, a “practicing Catholic” has become the prime minister of the United Kingdom

Unlike Tony Blair, who entered the Catholic Church only after leaving office, or Boris Johnson, who was baptized Catholic but later embraced Anglicanism, Burnham has consistently acknowledged that Catholicism shaped his upbringing and continues to influence his political outlook, even while admitting that he no longer considers himself particularly religious in terms of personal practice

Jul 21, 2026 15:33

ZENIT Staff

Good News

From the World Cup to the Family: Knights of Columbus Call Men to Be Captains

At official FIFA Fan Fests and on social media, a single invitation stood out: every man is called to lead his family, strengthen his community, and live out his faith.

Jul 21, 2026 08:00

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Keiko Fujimori Visits the Peruvian Episcopate and Gets Involved in the Upcoming Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of cordiality, fraternal dialogue, and prayer, various topics of national interest were addressed, with special emphasis on preparations for the Holy Father’s visit to Peru, an event considered of great importance for the life of the Church and the country.

Jul 21, 2026 07:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Special “León XIV” Award for Sustainability Established: It Will Be Presented in Rome in October 2026

Created by Villanova University, the new international honor will recognize outstanding leadership in sustainability and integral human development. It will debut at the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference in Rome and be presented by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Jul 20, 2026 15:53

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Indian Government Orders an Audit of Christian Properties

This sweeping review has heightened concerns among Christian communities. Representatives of Christians have linked the timing of the audit to a broader climate of intimidation, like disruptions at prayer meetings by right-wing groups, hate speeches, etc., which are on the rise in Maharashtra

Jul 20, 2026 15:45

ZENIT Staff

Homosexuality•Persecuted Christians

Gay man arrested for threatening to kill nuns and children at a Catholic school “just for fun”

According to investigators, the threatening message appeared on the school’s Facebook page on June 26 under the name «Bobby McGee.» Its language left little room for ambiguity, announcing plans to attack the Catholic school and murder members of the governor’s family «for fun.»

Jul 20, 2026 15:37

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

A Comprehensive and Detailed Analysis of the Lefebvrites by a Former Member, Now a Catholic Priest in Vienna

For me personally, this whole situation has a particularly tragic tone. Almost 35 years after leaving the FSSPX, I am experiencing a sense of déjà vu.

Jul 19, 2026 09:28

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Why did Jesus tell the parables of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, and the yeast? Leo XIV answers

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, July 19, 2026

Jul 19, 2026 09:25

ZENIT Staff

Islam

New scientific research casts doubt on the original existence of Mecca, thereby undermining the historical origins of Islam

At present, scholars agree on one point only: the classical account of Islam’s origins cannot be upheld as historically reliable. What remains missing is a coherent alternative reconstruction capable of earning broad academic consensus

Jul 18, 2026 08:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

The Catholic Church and Mental Health: A Letter That Addresses Some Prejudices and Clarifies an Issue of Growing Concern from a Faith Perspective

By insisting that mental illness is neither a punishment from God nor evidence of insufficient faith, the bishops directly challenge beliefs that have persisted for generations in some sectors of Filipino society

Jul 18, 2026 08:32

ZENIT Staff