In which US dioceses do the most people convert to Catholicism?

Oct 03, 2025 10:03

Tim Daniels

regions long considered the Bible Belt are becoming fertile ground for Catholic expansion Photo: Infobae

Local Church•Pro Life

Grandmother arrested for praying outside a clinic where babies are killed and carrying a sign

Christian grandmother arrested a second time; criminally charged for holding a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want” within 200m of a hospital. Rose Docherty, aged 75, left without chair for two hours in a police cell – despite having two hip replacements

Sep 29, 2025 17:19

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Cardinal Cupich Divides the U.S. Episcopate by Persisting in Awarding a Pro-Abortionist Democratic Senator

The Archdiocese will organize the tribute presided over by Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago and member of the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome. The ceremony recognizing Senator Durbin will take place at Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Sep 29, 2025 06:41

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

The Towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopen to the Public

The exemplary cooperation between institutions, architects, and artisans gives the restoration all the majesty of the Cathedral’s western massif and recalls the historical page of art and faith that bears witness to the French devotion to the Virgin, Mother of Jesus Christ.

Sep 29, 2025 06:39

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Local Church

World’s Largest Statue Dedicated to the Virgin Mary Is Inaugurated in Brazil

The first pieces crafted by sculptor Ranilson Viana arrived in Crato from the city of Petrolina, Pernambuco. The monument to Our Lady of Fatima, made up of several levels that will be assembled, rises 51 meters. The first pieces will be installed in October.

Sep 29, 2025 06:36

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

Assisi: Meloni to attend St. Francis’ Day celebrations after it is approved as a national holiday

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accompanied by Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, will join pilgrims and church leaders in the Umbrian town for the annual liturgy and civic ceremonies

Sep 28, 2025 19:44

Valentina di Giorgio

“As King of Peace”: Leo XIV’s first homily (almost poetic and prayer-like) on Palm Sunday, delivered to a world at war

Homily by Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday 2026

Pope Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Women at the Vatican

Layla al-Sheik, a Palestinian mother who lost her son Qusay in the Second Intifada, and Elana Kaminka, mother of Yannai, an Israeli soldier killed on October 7, shared their memories with their children and future generations, urging them to build a better future.

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In which US dioceses do the most people convert to Catholicism?

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Catholic Church in Italy announces funding for new hospital in Gaza

Church proposes to French government recognition of candlelight procession as intangible cultural heritage of the country

Pope Leo XIV comments on Trump’s peace plan for Gaza (and other current topics of general interest)

USA: Pro-abortion politician declines Cardinal Cupich award: Pope Leo intervenes and Archbishop of Chicago issues this statement

Grandmother arrested for praying outside a clinic where babies are killed and carrying a sign

Cardinal Cupich Divides the U.S. Episcopate by Persisting in Awarding a Pro-Abortionist Democratic Senator

The Towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopen to the Public

World’s Largest Statue Dedicated to the Virgin Mary Is Inaugurated in Brazil

Assisi: Meloni to attend St. Francis’ Day celebrations after it is approved as a national holiday