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

Oct 23, 2025 17:58

ZENIT Staff

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Cantenbury Catedral, headquarters of the anglican church

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Applauded by some, criticized by others: this is Cardinal Schönborn’s new successor at the helm of the prestigious episcopal see of Vienna

Pope Leo XIV’s decision to elevate him—one of the first major episcopal appointments of his pontificate—appears to reflect the new pope’s desire to balance fidelity with openness

Oct 20, 2025 13:11

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Study reveals that priests in the US trust the Pope, but not their own bishops

Nearly 86 percent of priests expressed either “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope and, to many, a symbol of pastoral vigor and doctrinal steadiness

Oct 20, 2025 13:09

Tim Daniels

Local Church

The Awarding of the 2025 Mission Prizes and the Winners: “God Has Given Each Family A Unique and Unrepeatable Mission”

Mission magazine, the most widely read free subscription publication among Catholic families in Spain, awarded eight initiatives and personalities

Oct 19, 2025 20:53

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

Asia’s Oldest Seminary Turns 360 Years: Where Is It?

The General Regional Seminary College, today known as Tinggi Katolik Seminary, was founded by the visionary Bishops Pierre Lambert de la Motte and François Pallu of the Paris Foreign Missions Society (MEP), initially with the humble name of St. Joseph Seminary.

Oct 19, 2025 06:41

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Pro Life

USA: Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments

The policies announced Thursday were pursuant to an executive order issued in February

Oct 17, 2025 01:41

ZENIT Staff

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

The agenda itself is revealing. While speculation in some circles had focused on possible discussions concerning liturgical questions or curial reform, the Consistory will instead concentrate on issues that Leo XIV appears to regard as more urgent

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

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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

Anglicanism splits: 8 out of 10 Anglicans break ties with Canterbury after the election of the first woman as primate

Applauded by some, criticized by others: this is Cardinal Schönborn’s new successor at the helm of the prestigious episcopal see of Vienna

Study reveals that priests in the US trust the Pope, but not their own bishops

The Awarding of the 2025 Mission Prizes and the Winners: “God Has Given Each Family A Unique and Unrepeatable Mission”

Asia’s Oldest Seminary Turns 360 Years: Where Is It?

USA: Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments