Analysis Opinion

Geopolitics and Papal Elections

If you have any doubt that geopolitics should play a role in papal elections, think of this: while choosing someone to step into the shoes of the poor fisherman from Galilee, the cardinals are also electing the head of a sovereign, juridical entity.

Mar 04, 2025 15:57

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

Christian-Catholic group opens investigation against government agency for violations of free speech during Biden’s tenure

Legal Investigation Launched into Alleged Free Speech Violations at U.S. Science Agency

Mar 04, 2025 15:54

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Gaza’s population rejects Hamas’ continued rule of the strip, poll shows

A Palestinian research institute conducted a survey the first week after the ceasefire. More than half of those surveyed are convinced that the truce can hold. Only 5 per cent still want Hamas to run the territory.

Mar 04, 2025 15:52

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

India: Supreme Court against caste discrimination in a catholic parish

Court accepts to hear a complaint by some Catholic families in Tamil Nadu over caste segregation in burials for Dalits in the village of Kottapalayam. The diocese has until 15 April to respond. Fr Devasagayaraj told AsiaNews that such situations, unfortunately, persist in southern India. For him, “Christ and Caste can’t go together.”

Mar 04, 2025 15:49

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

Press Release of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Stating That Maria Valtorta’s Writings Are Not of Supernatural Origin

Maria Valtorta (1897-1961) was an Italian writer known for affirming that she received heavenly visions and dictates on the life of Jesus and Mary. Her most known work is “The Gospel As It Has Been Revealed to Me.”

Mar 04, 2025 06:33

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: In Lenten Reflection, Archbishop Broglio Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Pursue Dialogue Courageously

Courageous negotiations require boldness to open the door for dialogue, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, echoing the words of Pope Francis.

Mar 03, 2025 19:27

ZENIT Staff

Good News

Hallow Announces Worldwide Lent Prayer Challenge Leading Up to Easter, Pray40: The Way

Annual prayer challenge beginning on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly 1.7 million people joined Hallow’s Pray40 prayer challenge.

Mar 03, 2025 19:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Woman

Austrian bishop appoints woman “episcopal vicar” against canon law

Austrian Diocese Appoints First Female Episcopal Vicar, Sparking Canonical Debate

Mar 03, 2025 19:17

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025

When Will The Holy Shroud of Turin Be Shown on The Occasion of the Jubilee? The Official Answer

There has not been a fixed regularity in the display of the Holy Shroud so the belief that it is shown in Jubilees is false.

Mar 03, 2025 06:39

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Surprises by Sending a Message to the World from the Hospital

“I thank God because He is giving me the opportunity to share in body and spirit the condition of so many patients and people who suffer,” wrote the Holy Father.

Mar 02, 2025 18:51

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

New film documents 2000 year history of Christianity in Palestine

«Christianity did not start in Rome, Wittenburg, or Canterbury…. It started in Palestine.»

Mar 02, 2025 18:48

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Religious Life in Post-Pandemic America: Change, Resilience, and Stability

As churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples closed their doors, many turned to livestreaming services online or broadcasting them on television.

Mar 02, 2025 18:41

ZENIT Staff