A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

Apr 12, 2026 19:24

The election of Bishop Emil Shimoun Nona as Patriarch—now Mar Paul III Nona—concludes a decisive synodal gathering in Rome held from April 9 to 12 Photo: Chaldean Patriarchate

Local Church

Heralds of the Gospel Resume Priestly Ordinations After Years of Unexplained Interference by the Vatican

The ceremonies, scheduled for April 11 and 12 under the auspices of the clerical society Virgo Flos Carmeli, bring to an end a de facto suspension that had lasted since 2019

Apr 08, 2026 19:11

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

A besieged Easter: Lebanon’s Christians between bombardment, blocked aid, and a fragile hope

In southern Lebanon, where Christian communities have chosen to remain despite evacuation orders and intensifying clashes between Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces, Easter unfolded under the echo of artillery

Apr 08, 2026 19:05

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Dicasteries•Local Church

A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

Some interpretations circulating in ecclesial and media circles suggest that the Vatican’s concern may relate to the handling of abuse cases during Novak’s tenure

Apr 08, 2026 18:45

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

From fragmented data to digital evangelization: Seoul’s Church turns to AI under the inspiration of Carlo Acutis

These services are expected to go beyond simple information delivery. The long-term objective is to create systems capable of providing responses and guidance autonomously, adapting to user needs in real time

Apr 08, 2026 10:40

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Pulpits, politics and the limits of free speech: a US court ruling keeps a 70-year barrier in place while Washington prepares new guidance

The decision means that the Johnson Amendment remains fully in force. However, the dismissal “without prejudice” leaves open alternative legal pathways

Apr 08, 2026 10:34

Tim Daniels

What does it mean to be part of Christ’s table, the Eucharist? Leo XIV explains it

Pope’s General Audience, June 24, 2026, on the Eucharistic Mystery

The Importance of Books and Writing: A Reflection by Pope Leo XIV Before Bestselling Authors from Around the World Gathered at the Vatican

Address by the Holy Father to a group of writers on the occasion of the centennial of the Vatican Publishing House

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A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Success Story: This Is the Residence Where 8 Out of 10 Priests with Psychological Issues Find Success

A new papal nuncio to manage the Holy See’s relations with the progressive German episcopate

Pope Leo XIV to Chaldean Bishops: Key Points for Electing a New Patriarch and Strong Exhortations on Money and Chastity

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is reportedly bidding to host World Youth Day 2030: here’s what we know

Irish primary school survey shows strong support for Catholic education

Heralds of the Gospel Resume Priestly Ordinations After Years of Unexplained Interference by the Vatican

A besieged Easter: Lebanon’s Christians between bombardment, blocked aid, and a fragile hope

A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

From fragmented data to digital evangelization: Seoul’s Church turns to AI under the inspiration of Carlo Acutis

Pulpits, politics and the limits of free speech: a US court ruling keeps a 70-year barrier in place while Washington prepares new guidance