Elections in Germany and the AfD Victory: From Luther to Sigmund

Sep 09, 2026 10:29

Simone Varisco

Photo: Caffe Storia

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

After four years, the conciliar rite returns to the Syro-Malabar Cathedral in Ernakulam

The agreement aimed at resolving the serious dispute over the liturgy within the Syro-Malabar Church was implemented for the first time yesterday at the Cathedral Basilica of St Mary in Kochi, which had become the epicentre of the tensions.

Sep 07, 2026 11:47

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

No More Fake Priests: Brazilian Archdiocese Issues Guidelines Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Communications

The guidelines apply broadly to bishops, priests, deacons, ministers, pastoral workers, communicators and the wider Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Aracaju

Sep 07, 2026 11:24

Enrique Villegas

Pope Leo XIV•Priests•Vocations

This Is How Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Role of the Seminary in the Process of Priestly Formation and Urges That It Not Be Underestimated

Remarks by the Pope to seminarians from the «Pius XI» Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Diocesan Seminary of Aversa.

Sep 06, 2026 08:54

ZENIT Staff

Marriage and Family•Religious Freedom

USA: Maine Supreme Court Rules Dad Can Forbid Mom From Taking Teen Christian to Church

Dr. David Closson, director of FRC’s Center for Biblical Worldview, described the ruling as “a serious threat to religious liberty,” in addition to threatening parental rights.

Sep 05, 2026 20:50

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Opus Dei Responds to Bishop Regarding the Torreciudad Case: We Did Not Steal the Virgin Mary

According to the Opus Dei’s latest statement, a public deed signed on September 24, 1962 granted in perpetuity the useful domain — while not transferring ownership — of both the old hermitage and the image. The agreement included responsibilities for restoration, conservation, the promotion of worship and access for pilgrims

Sep 05, 2026 20:40

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV Returns to Peru: Government to Invest $18 Million

The government authorized the transfer of the funds to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize the Pope’s visit from November 11 to 16, according to a supreme decree published in the country’s official gazette on September 5.

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

The pattern of giving has been particularly striking. The average donation has been around €200—approximately twice the average single donation in France in 2024—and some contributions have exceeded €10,000.

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	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
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Leo XIV Returns to Peru: Government to Invest $18 Million

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

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After four years, the conciliar rite returns to the Syro-Malabar Cathedral in Ernakulam

No More Fake Priests: Brazilian Archdiocese Issues Guidelines Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Communications

This Is How Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Role of the Seminary in the Process of Priestly Formation and Urges That It Not Be Underestimated

USA: Maine Supreme Court Rules Dad Can Forbid Mom From Taking Teen Christian to Church

Opus Dei Responds to Bishop Regarding the Torreciudad Case: We Did Not Steal the Virgin Mary