Africa Becomes the Region with the Largest Christian Population in the World

Jan 14, 2026 17:22

Rafael Llanes

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to more followers of Christ than any other region in the world Photo: AFP

Local Church

Leader of the Lefebvrians anticipates possible new episcopal ordinations. In the 1980s, they were excommunicated

He acknowledged the expectations of many, even at the risk of disappointing them, but returned to the same refrain: no dates, no names, only an invitation to prayer

Jan 09, 2026 00:12

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Virgin Mary

How many pilgrims visited Brazil’s main shrine? Data for 2025 is released

Aparecida’s Record Year Redraws Brazil’s Pilgrimage Map

Jan 09, 2026 00:11

Enrique Villegas

Local Church•Vocations

Austria Opens a New Path to the Priesthood for Midlife Professionals

The conference has stressed that the initiative aligns fully with Vatican norms, particularly those outlined in the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis, the foundational document governing priestly formation worldwide

Jan 07, 2026 17:46

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church

Is kneeling before the Eucharist prohibited? One in four priests respond to their bishop (of Charlotte) with a letter to the Vatican

The Vatican’s response will be closely watched, not only in Charlotte but across dioceses in the United States

Jan 07, 2026 17:40

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Archdiocese of Southwark launches landmark apologetics project

These can range from fundamental questions like «Is Jesus God?» or «How do we know God is real?» to more practical inquiries about the Catholic faith, such as «Why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross?» or «What is happening during Mass?».

Jan 06, 2026 09:48

ZENIT Staff

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

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Africa Becomes the Region with the Largest Christian Population in the World

Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States

USA: Trump’s face-to-face meeting with the leader of the Catholic bishops at the White House

Photo gallery: This is how the traditional celebration of the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River was held

When Rome Says “You Are Big Enough”: Accra’s Archbishop Calls for Self-Reliance

For the first time, Generation Z Catholics outnumber Protestants in the United States

Nottingham Cathedral publishes “handbook” for parish communications

Leader of the Lefebvrians anticipates possible new episcopal ordinations. In the 1980s, they were excommunicated

How many pilgrims visited Brazil’s main shrine? Data for 2025 is released

Austria Opens a New Path to the Priesthood for Midlife Professionals

Is kneeling before the Eucharist prohibited? One in four priests respond to their bishop (of Charlotte) with a letter to the Vatican

Archdiocese of Southwark launches landmark apologetics project