An Analysis of the Current Situation: The Catholic Church in China

Apr 29, 2026 17:37

ZENIT Staff

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Beijing. Photo by Peter Potrowl

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Christian Doctrine Threatens ‘Psychological Harm’ to Child, According to Maine Judge’s Ruling

As Maine District Court Judge Jennifer Nofsinger notes, Bradeen was horrified to discover that Ava heard sermons “about warfare, fallen angels, and eternal suffering.” The church—imagine this—“teaches that people can only be saved by meeting God on God’s terms.”

Apr 23, 2026 21:15

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Mexico: Catholic Majority, Invisible Representation in Congress

In a representative democracy, one would expect that the fundamental characteristics of society (including its religious identity) would be reflected to some degree in its legislative bodies.

Apr 23, 2026 20:54

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Woman•Young People

Study shows that young women are more likely than young men to have lost their religious faith

43 percent of women under the age of 30 now identify as religiously unaffiliated. This marks a sharp increase from 29 percent in 2013

Apr 23, 2026 20:31

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion

Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

As public health systems continue to grapple with addiction as one of the defining challenges of modern societies, the evidence suggests that faith—far from being marginal—may represent an underutilized resource in the search for effective and humane responses

Apr 22, 2026 17:11

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion

Jesus Christ AI: This Is the God “Transformed” Into Artificial Intelligence That Already Exists and Aims to Redefine the Religious Experience

At the center of the controversy is a feature introduced in December 2025, just days before Christmas, which offers users the possibility of engaging in voice or video conversations with an AI-generated figure inspired visually by a popular television portrayal of Jesus (The Chosen) and trained on the King James Bible

Apr 20, 2026 18:04

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Sovereign Order of the Temple of Christ Association

Pope Leo XIV Sued in Spanish Courts: The Case of the “Templars” Seeking Ecclesiastical Rehabilitation… and Money

At the center of the case is the suppression of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon. The modern organization presents itself as its heir and argues that Pope Clement V’s decision in 1312 was illegitimate, maintaining that the suppression took place under political pressure from King Philip IV of France.

Leo XIV Speaks Out in Support of Palestinians Attacked by Jewish Settlers in Tierra Sana: Here’s What’s Happening

The episode has become more than another isolated clash in the West Bank. It has exposed, in a matter of days, the convergence of three increasingly serious problems: settler violence, the difficulty of protecting Palestinian civilians under occupation, and the weakening of the institutions that provide basic services to them.

An Analysis of the Current Situation: The Catholic Church in China

A realignment: what the latest data reveal about faith, gender, and the future of religion among America’s youth

New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

Gender Transition Worsens Mental Health, According to New Study

Why hire a young person of faith? A global study reveals that young people of faith bring hope and civic engagement to the job market

The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society

Why do people stay with (or leave) religion? Interesting findings from a study

Christian Doctrine Threatens ‘Psychological Harm’ to Child, According to Maine Judge’s Ruling

Mexico: Catholic Majority, Invisible Representation in Congress

Study shows that young women are more likely than young men to have lost their religious faith

Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

Jesus Christ AI: This Is the God “Transformed” Into Artificial Intelligence That Already Exists and Aims to Redefine the Religious Experience