USA: Archbishop Broglio Urges Funding of Lifesaving Programs and an End to Federal Government Shutdown

Oct 29, 2025 15:44

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Local Church

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The text, grounded in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the Church’s own liturgical guidelines, does more than regulate. It listens—to the evolving musical language of local communities, to the pastoral need for inclusion, and to the perennial truth that song in worship is not performance, but prayer

Oct 22, 2025 22:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

The document, the fruit of contributions from parishes, dioceses, associations, and religious movements across the country, unfolds along three main lines: the renewal of ecclesial practices and mentality, the formation of believers, and the shared responsibility in Church governance

Oct 22, 2025 22:12

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

In the end, prosecutors found no basis to substantiate the alleged crimes. The case will therefore be formally archived, with no charges filed.

Oct 21, 2025 15:48

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

Oct 21, 2025 15:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

U.S. Army Decision to End Chapel Contracts Sparks Outcry from Military Catholics

The abrupt end of these contracts has left chapel offices dark, choirs silent, and entire faith formation programs without leadership

Oct 21, 2025 12:20

ZENIT Staff

The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church

As the Middle East faces the prospect of a broader regional war, the Vatican’s hope remains that diplomacy — not missiles — will ultimately shape the future of the region.

Leo XIV perfects the mission of the Pontifical Academy for Life

The 2026 update is narrower in scope. Its most visible innovation is the formal introduction of “collaborators” — a new category distinct from the academy’s academic members.

L	M	X	J	V	S	D
						1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31

USA: Archbishop Broglio Urges Funding of Lifesaving Programs and an End to Federal Government Shutdown

Against religious freedom: Venezuelan government attacks cardinal after country’s first saints are canonized

Theme announced for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney

Italian Catholic Church approves text of its Synodal Path: what issues caused division and why is it important for the rest of the Church?

Nicolás Maduro attacks bishop; Cardinal Porras cancels Mass of thanksgiving for first Venezuelan saints

Digital Generosity or Digital Overreach? The Archdiocese of San Antonio Pushes Back Against GoFundMe’s “Unapproved” Charity Pages

U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

U.S. Army Decision to End Chapel Contracts Sparks Outcry from Military Catholics