How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Nov 12, 2024 15:46

ZENIT Staff

St. Peter's Square in Vatican Photo: Clarín

the Nicaraguan government’s persecution of the Catholic Church remains as severe as ever

The Grand Master, Fra’ John Dunlap, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Australian Catholic University

practically destroyed, tearing down walls, doors, windows and the ceiling of the curia

Father Thomas Oyode, rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Agenegabode

Demonstrators joined in prayer for three hours

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

U.S. elections and the Catholic vote: Washington Post post-election poll shows decisive support for Trump

Trump Sees Surge in Catholic Voter Support, Defeats Harris by a Wide Margin in Key Faith-Based Groups

Nov 07, 2024 22:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

National controversy in Brazil over an archbishop’s disparaging remarks about receiving communion in the mouth

These comments ignited strong reactions from Catholic faithful across Brazil, who took to social media to share the video of the Archbishop’s remarks, decrying them as misleading and even «scandalous.»

Nov 07, 2024 22:17

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Canadian Christian Leaders Rally Against Rising Antisemitism in Landmark Declaration

Launched on September 23, the declaration has quickly gained traction, amassing signatures from 720 Christian leaders across Canada, tripling Bennett’s initial goal of 250. Bennett celebrated the unexpected response, writing, «I had hoped for 250 signatures… In the end, 720 of you signed and sent a powerful message of solidarity to our Jewish neighbors.»

Nov 07, 2024 22:11

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

U.S. Bishops’ President Calls for Prayers and Unity Following Presidential Election

Statement by the president of the U.S. bishops on Trump’s victory.

Nov 06, 2024 18:02

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

4 German Bishops Criticize german Synodal Path Amid Global Church’s Synodal Reflections

The statement by Woelki, alongside Bishops Gregor Maria Hanke of Eichstätt, Stefan Oster of Passau, and Rudolf Voderholzer of Regensburg, highlights concerns about Germany’s approach to reforming Church structures and practices.

Nov 06, 2024 17:54

ZENIT Staff

How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

Colombia: Bombing destroys bishops’ residence and offices in Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

South Korea: more than one million people in the streets against homosexual “marriage”

U.S. elections and the Catholic vote: Washington Post post-election poll shows decisive support for Trump

National controversy in Brazil over an archbishop’s disparaging remarks about receiving communion in the mouth

Canadian Christian Leaders Rally Against Rising Antisemitism in Landmark Declaration

U.S. Bishops’ President Calls for Prayers and Unity Following Presidential Election

4 German Bishops Criticize german Synodal Path Amid Global Church’s Synodal Reflections