American Catholicism in 2025: half of Americans say they have some kind of connection to the church

Jun 23, 2025 17:39

Jorge Enrique Mújica

It found that 20% of Americans identify as Catholic by religion. Photo: picture alliance/dpa

Causes of Saints•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Where does a young man get the strength to resist corruption? Leo XIV’s answer with the life of a new Blessed

Pope’s address to pilgrims from the Democratic Republic of Congo, gathered for the beatification of Floribert Bwana Chui

Jun 16, 2025 19:50

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

This is the first YouTube video message from Pope Leo XIV to USA

Mass at Pope Leo’s baseball team stadium with Pope Leo’s first YouTube video for the United States

Jun 15, 2025 20:30

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Canadian Jesuits Sue Former Finance Director Over Alleged $6.5 Million Embezzlement

The Jesuits, known for their educational and missionary work across Canada and the Americas, claim the diverted funds were intended for essential pastoral and formation programs—support for elderly and infirm members, training of future Jesuits, spiritual retreats for students, and community outreach efforts. Instead, the money allegedly ended up serving personal benefit.

Jun 14, 2025 14:17

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vocations

Amid Tight Restrictions, Nicaragua Allows Rare Clergy Ordinations in Managua

Still, in the face of this long night of repression, the Pentecost ordinations offered a flicker of grace. The eight new deacons—products of a diocesan seminary that still holds over a hundred seminarians, as well as a Redemptoris Mater house of formation—stand as a testament to perseverance

Jun 13, 2025 20:40

Enrique Villegas

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese

The Vatican confirmed Lin’s appointment on June 5, just days before the ceremony. It was made, the Holy See said, “in the context of dialogue regarding the implementation of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China”

Jun 13, 2025 20:36

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Again About Trump and the War (and It Is Announced That the Pope Will Carry the Cross Throughout the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday)

Referring indirectly to geopolitical developments, including statements by Donald Trump about ending ongoing conflicts, Leo expressed cautious hope that political leaders might be seeking “a way out” of violence

Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

All initiatives aimed at children’s ministry may be celebrated, at the discretion of the Bishops, at the diocesan or parish level.

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American Catholicism in 2025: half of Americans say they have some kind of connection to the church

Mexico Is the Most Dangerous Country for Priests

Ireland: adult baptisms on the rise, a hopeful sign of a renewing church

500 Attacks on U.S. Catholic Churches since May 2020 to 2025

First Italian poll shows Pope Leo XIV surpasses Francis and Benedict in popularity

Leo XIV surpasses Francis in popularity according to first published survey: these are the percentages

Leader of all U.S. bishops to migrants: “Count on our commitment to accompany you in these difficult times”

Where does a young man get the strength to resist corruption? Leo XIV’s answer with the life of a new Blessed

This is the first YouTube video message from Pope Leo XIV to USA

Canadian Jesuits Sue Former Finance Director Over Alleged $6.5 Million Embezzlement

Amid Tight Restrictions, Nicaragua Allows Rare Clergy Ordinations in Managua

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese