Trump Begins Shock and Awe Overhaul at USAID

Feb 11, 2025 11:42

ZENIT Staff

Photo: C-Fam

Analysis Opinion

The War of a hundred models or Beijing’s secret behind DeepSeek

The explosion of «cheap» alternative to ChatGPT is the result of China’s bet on internal competition among large companies and startups to develop the most advanced AI systems. A stinging defeat in a Go tournament is having a greater impact than US sanctions on the advanced microchip exports to China.

Feb 03, 2025 19:41

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis yes, Church no: survey reveals that the Pope is the most trusted person in Italy

Two-thirds of Italians identify Pope Francis’ commitment to peace and fraternity as defining features of his pontificate. His emphasis on aiding the marginalized and promoting Gospel values resonates with 60% of respondents. Additionally, his approach to communication, which combines -according to the study- clarity with compassion, has earned him widespread admiration.

Jan 21, 2025 21:22

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Religious Freedom Gains Momentum Across the United States, New Survey Reveals

“This year’s index sends a clear message: Americans value the right to live authentically according to their beliefs,” said Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of Becket. “Even in a time of stark divisions, there is unity in affirming the importance of faith as a cornerstone of our society.”

Jan 21, 2025 21:10

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Abuses in the Catholic Church in the USA: Report Reveals Both Shadows of the Past as Well as Indisputable Signs of Change

The Report points out that over 90% of the complaints of abuse compiled occurred before 1990, and only 3% correspond to incidents recorded since 2000. This reflects that the majority of cases happened in a period prior to the efforts of reform implemented over the last decades.

Jan 19, 2025 14:16

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality•Local Church

Gays in Seminaries? In Regard to Homosexuals and the Priesthood, the Norms Have Not Changed at All

The 2016 norms are confirmed. The clarification made necessary by an incorrect reading of the CEI text in which some saw the green light to access ordination as long as chastity was maintained.

Jan 18, 2025 21:49

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

The clearest confirmation to date came on February 9, when Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop of Sydney and executive director of Eucharist28, publicly stated that the Pope had personally signaled his willingness to attend

Peruvian government announces Pope’s trip; Vatican officially announces he will not visit the United States

On February 8, the Holy See confirmed that Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has no plans to travel to the United States during the coming year, despite the symbolic coincidence of the country’s semiquincentennial

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The War of a hundred models or Beijing’s secret behind DeepSeek

Pope Francis yes, Church no: survey reveals that the Pope is the most trusted person in Italy

Religious Freedom Gains Momentum Across the United States, New Survey Reveals

Abuses in the Catholic Church in the USA: Report Reveals Both Shadows of the Past as Well as Indisputable Signs of Change

Gays in Seminaries? In Regard to Homosexuals and the Priesthood, the Norms Have Not Changed at All