Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

May 01, 2025 13:31

ZENIT Staff

St. Ignatius Cathedral, Diocese of Shanghai

Local Church

Salesians Chart a New Course for a Changing World as CG29 Concludes in Rome

Throughout their time in Turin and Rome, participants delved into three major areas: revitalizing vocational life, fostering deeper synergy between Salesians, lay collaborators, and the wider Salesian Family, and overhauling the governance structures at all levels of the congregation

Apr 16, 2025 16:37

Enrique Villegas

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Sends Emergency Aid to Myanmar in Wake of Devastating Earthquake

The Holy See’s Press Office noted that the Pope’s support is accompanied by constant prayer for the victims and their families

Apr 16, 2025 16:27

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

On March 28, 2025, Judge Andrea Scarpa of Modena formally dropped criminal charges of contempt for the Catholic religion against Archbishop Erio Castellucci of Modena-Nonantola and Carpi, exhibition curators Don Carlo Bellini and Cristina Muccioli, and the artist Andrea Saltini. The case revolved around a painting titled «Longino», which some Catholics claimed portrayed a Roman centurion in an intimate posture with Jesus.

Apr 14, 2025 16:27

Covadonga Asturias

Good News•Local Church•Young People

France Sees Historic Surge in Adult Baptisms. Young People Lead Spiritual Revival

This spiritual phenomenon isn’t just about numbers; it’s about who is leading the way. For the first time, young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 now form the largest demographic among new adult converts, surpassing those aged 26 to 40 who traditionally dominated the statistics

Apr 14, 2025 16:24

Covadonga Asturias

Justice and Peace•Local Church

10 million Christian and Catholic migrants at risk of deportation by Trump administration

The John Templeton Foundation, which announced the award on April 9, praised Bartholomew for “pioneering efforts to bridge scientific insight and spiritual wisdom in our relationship to the natural world.”

Apr 13, 2025 17:20

ZENIT Staff

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016

A Pope’s Letter to a Newspaper: Leo XIV Reflects on 150 Years of Journalism in a Changing World

Another dimension Leo XIV emphasized was the human element of storytelling. Technology may accelerate the flow of information, he observed, but experience and judgment remain essential for interpreting events and giving them meaning

Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

Easter baptisms: British dioceses reach surprisingly high percentages, especially of young males

1 in 20 new priests by 2025 in the U.S. come from the military. Research reveals surprising facts

Half of Polish Clergy Claims to Have Been Victimized Just for Being Priests

Paris to Host Celebrations for the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

Official: 72nd miracle of Our Lady of Lourdes recognized: healing of woman with lateral sclerosis

Salesians Chart a New Course for a Changing World as CG29 Concludes in Rome

Pope Francis Sends Emergency Aid to Myanmar in Wake of Devastating Earthquake

Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

France Sees Historic Surge in Adult Baptisms. Young People Lead Spiritual Revival

10 million Christian and Catholic migrants at risk of deportation by Trump administration