Capuchin Franciscan friar marries transgender couple in Argentina; bishop announces sanctions

Feb 11, 2026 18:20

Enrique Villegas

The ceremony took place on January 28, 2026, at Nuestra Señora de Pompeya

the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a possible cause of beatification and canonization for Adele Brise

Causes of Saints•Local Church

Vatican approves beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American bishop who won an Emmy

Few American churchmen have left a public footprint comparable to that of Fulton Sheen

Feb 09, 2026 17:07

Tim Daniels

Local Church

These Are the Most Important Moments During the Extraordinary Month of Exposition of the Mortal Remains of Saint Francis of Assisi

The solemn Eucharistic celebration that will conclude the exposition of the mortal remains of Saint Francis will take place on Sunday, March 22 at 5:00 PM, presided over by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

Feb 09, 2026 16:59

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival

The proposed law also prohibits artists or entities convicted of religious intolerance, particularly Christianophobia, from being hired with public funds by the city of Salvador.

Feb 09, 2026 16:54

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

Historic: Indian bishops elect a pariah bishop (from the lowest caste) to lead the Church in the country for the first time

Poola, the archbishop of Hyderabad, was chosen by secret ballot during the 37th General Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference, held at St John’s Medical College in Bengaluru in early February

Feb 09, 2026 10:38

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church

US government will help the Cuban people: but only through the Catholic Church

The decision reflects a significant level of trust in the Catholic Church’s nationwide parish network. According to Washington, the method has proven “highly effective,” precisely because it bypasses state structures that have historically controlled or filtered humanitarian relief

Feb 09, 2026 10:33

Enrique Villegas

The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church

As the Middle East faces the prospect of a broader regional war, the Vatican’s hope remains that diplomacy — not missiles — will ultimately shape the future of the region.

Leo XIV perfects the mission of the Pontifical Academy for Life

The 2026 update is narrower in scope. Its most visible innovation is the formal introduction of “collaborators” — a new category distinct from the academy’s academic members.

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Capuchin Franciscan friar marries transgender couple in Argentina; bishop announces sanctions

Pope Leo XIV’s Beautiful Letter To Priests of Madrid (That Every Priest or Future Priest Should Read)

Monaco will be the second destination for a trip by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March 2026: here is what is known

China’s “official” Catholic Church aligns itself with the policies of the Chinese Communist government

Secularized Netherlands joins list of countries showing percentage growth in conversions to Catholicism

USA: Visionary of Our Lady of Champion Declared «Servant of God»

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

Vatican approves beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American bishop who won an Emmy

These Are the Most Important Moments During the Extraordinary Month of Exposition of the Mortal Remains of Saint Francis of Assisi

Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival

Historic: Indian bishops elect a pariah bishop (from the lowest caste) to lead the Church in the country for the first time

US government will help the Cuban people: but only through the Catholic Church