Ecclesiology today: the crisis of Christianity and what we need now

Nov 10, 2024 20:51

ZENIT Staff

Anti-abortion measures gained ground in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota

Donald Trump has surged in popularity among Catholic voters

The crescendo of combined violence by settlers and the army worries the United Nations

The claims were made by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Rapporteur on the Right to Health

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with China?

Both the apocalyptic narrative of a “betrayal” and the naïve celebration of a “success” fail to see the nuances. But so far, we see no real progress in the religious liberty of Catholics.

Oct 30, 2024 18:58

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace

Migration, the Pope and the position of Donal Trump and Kamala Harris on the matter

Immigration policy is one of the central issues in the presidential campaign, and both White House candidates have stated emphatically that they will take strong measures to curb illegal immigration.

Oct 29, 2024 15:35

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Index of Religious Freedom USA 2024: Seven Key States in Presidential Elections Show Worst Results

The Index’s results, based on the analysis of 14 types of State laws, indicate that the majority of these States got scores under 60% in terms of religious freedom. Georgia leads this group with a score of 55%, followed by North Carolina (50%) and Pennsylvania, a crucial State with 19 seats in the Electoral College, which reached only 44%

Oct 29, 2024 07:39

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Vatican City

Synod on synodality concludes: these are the 11 most rejected proposals

The Assembly has issued a Final Document consisting of 155 sections that does not constitute ecclesiastical magisterium. By the order of the Pope, it has been published immediately (in Italian and English). There is no plan for a Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation.

Oct 26, 2024 17:46

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Countries where Christian persecution and oppression has increased include world powers such as China and India, as well as Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country.

Oct 22, 2024 14:15

Amy Balog

One in three Mexican bishops will be replaced by Pope Leo XIV between 2026 and 2027

The generational shift is also visible in the provenance of current appointments. As of the beginning of 2026, 52.5 percent of Mexico’s bishops and archbishops were appointed by Pope Francis, 27.6 percent by Benedict XVI, 17.2 percent by John Paul II, and just 2.6 percent by Leo XIV himself. That last figure is set to rise sharply

For the first time, a Pope will address the Spanish Parliament: it will be Leo XIV during his visit to Madrid in June 2026

According to converging confirmations from parliamentary and ecclesial sources, the Vatican and the Spanish Congress have agreed to convene a joint session of both chambers of the Cortes Generales so that the Pope may address deputies and senators gathered in the hemicycle

Ecclesiology today: the crisis of Christianity and what we need now

Elections USA 2024: 3 states voted against and 7 in favor of abortion

U.S. elections and the Catholic vote: Washington Post post-election poll shows decisive support for Trump

How ‘Rare’ Are Sex-Trait Modification Surgeries on Children?

One year of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank under the pretext of Gaza and Lebanon

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

UN Expert Says Countries Must Legalize Drugs, Prostitution and Abortion

Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with China?

Migration, the Pope and the position of Donal Trump and Kamala Harris on the matter

Index of Religious Freedom USA 2024: Seven Key States in Presidential Elections Show Worst Results

Synod on synodality concludes: these are the 11 most rejected proposals

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study