Tim Daniels, Author at ZENIT

Articles By Tim Daniels

This is the religion of the new congressmen and senators in the U.S. Congress: Protestant and Catholic (and Jewish overrepresentation)

The Catholic presence in Congress stands at 150 members, a slight uptick from the last session but below the average of the past 15 years. Catholics comprise 29% of the House and 24% of the Senate, maintaining a prominent, though slightly diminished, influence.

Jan 03, 2025 20:54

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Most celebrate Christmas, few know what they celebrate: surprising revelations from a study

While the majority of Americans celebrate Christmas, understanding of its biblical roots is lacking. According to a 2018 Lifeway study, only 22% of U.S. adults believe they could accurately and entirely retell the Nativity story from memory. Another 31% say they could recount it but might miss some details or get others wrong. About 25% could only provide a general summary, while 17% admit they couldn’t recount the story at all.

Dec 19, 2024 11:34

Tim Daniels

Local Church

The 10 Commandments to go to auction in New York: up to $2 million expected in the fight

The pre-auction exhibition, which began on December 5, has already drawn international interest from collectors, historians, and institutions. While Sotheby’s has set an opening bid of $1 million, experts anticipate that the final price could soar beyond $2 million as the tablet’s unique provenance and cultural significance drive competitive bidding.

Dec 17, 2024 18:51

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion: these are “his” reasons

“Our ritual for receiving Holy Communion holds profound meaning,” Cupich wrote. “It reminds us that receiving the Eucharist is not a private act but a communal one. As such, the established norm—approved by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops—is for the faithful to process together and receive the Sacred Host standing.”

Dec 16, 2024 17:32

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Nancy Pelosi, Communion Ban, and Vatican Intervention: Faith, Politics, and Controversy

Pelosi revealed that the dispute is now under Vatican review, although the timeline and specifics of her appeal remain unclear. According to canon law experts, individuals subjected to such

Dec 15, 2024 19:45

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Study reveals that non-churchgoers would go to Mass at Christmas if invited by someone else

Despite declining attendance, the study offers a silver lining: 56% of those who don’t typically go to church during Christmas said they might consider attending if invited by someone they know

Dec 13, 2024 13:48

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology

USA: Republican Senators Push for Biological Clarity in Gender Definitions

The proposed bill emphasizes protections for women’s spaces, including sports, scholarships, restrooms, and shelters, by restricting access based on biological sex. Marshall criticized the current administration for advancing policies that he claims disregard science and endanger women and girls.

Dec 05, 2024 18:07

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Local Church•Religious Freedom

U.S. Catholic Bishops Challenge HHS Proposal on Gender Identity Policy

The HHS draft rule mandates compliance with non-discrimination policies for entities seeking federal contracts. It lacks specific definitions of what constitutes «discrimination» and omits religious exemptions.

Nov 27, 2024 18:56

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Local Church

Pro-LGBT+ bishop receives award in USA and criticizes “obsolete theological frameworks” of the Church

Bishop John Stowe Honored by New Ways Ministry Amid Controversy Over LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Nov 27, 2024 18:35

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican urges UN to continue support for Palestinian refugee agency condemned by Israel

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia Highlights Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza at UN Assembly

Nov 18, 2024 17:00

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

USA: Court awards $12 million to Catholic woman fired for not vaccinating in COVID pandemic

Michigan Federal Court Awards $12 Million to Woman Fired Over Religious Vaccine Exemption

Nov 14, 2024 18:19

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

3 things a Catholic looks for in a parish (and that the pastor and the community should know)

To identify the most impactful actions, the survey asked 1,075 American Christians to rate various church behaviors on their warmth and friendliness. Catholic respondents showed a clear preference for gestures such as being greeted warmly at the door

Nov 14, 2024 18:15

Tim Daniels

Pope Francis has elevated 16 Carmelite nuns from Compiègne

Pope Francis canonizes the nuns whose martyrdom meant the end of the French Revolution: famous for the book by Geroge Bernanos

The Martyrs of Compiègne: Pope Francis Declares Carmelite Nuns Saints Through Rare Canonization

Pope Francis begins 2024 by asking all Catholics to pray for this intention

In the video illustrating his prayer intention for the month of January, the Pope underlines that some 250 million children worldwide are not attending school. Migration and displacement due to war and poverty are the main causes of this phenomenon. The Pope invites us to pray “for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.”