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

Jun 18, 2025 19:26

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio - Wikipedia

Local Church

Italian Government Unilaterally Changes Funding System That Harms the Church

The Catholic Church is one of 13 religious organizations that receive contributions through this system, along with the Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches, the Union of Italian Jewish Communities, and the Italian Buddhist Union. The Catholic Church is by far the largest recipient of the 8 per 1000 funds, which it allocates to clergy salaries, church maintenance, and support for charitable projects.

Jun 12, 2025 16:23

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina unofficially confirmed after audience with President Milei

Pope Francis, famously refrained from returning to his homeland throughout his 12-year pontificate, despite repeated invitations. That silence, interpreted by many as a form of protest or emotional distance from his native country’s political class, has often been a source of speculation and even resentment among Argentines

Jun 10, 2025 09:59

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Testimonies

The best-documented case of an exorcism in the U.S. comes to the movies (with Catholic priest’s advice)

Director David Midell brings the story to the screen, with a cast led by Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Ashley Greene, and Patricia Heaton. But what sets «The Ritual» apart from other exorcism films isn’t the star power — it’s the conscience behind the camera.

Jun 10, 2025 09:55

Tim Daniels

Local Church

U.S. Bishops Write Letter to Congress on Artificial Intelligence

Grounded in the Church’s concern for human dignity and the common good, the letter outlines how AI development and uses should serve all of humanity.

Jun 09, 2025 18:08

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Local Church

The Catholic population is falling and the Muslim population is growing… in New Zealand!

According to figures released by Statistics New Zealand from the 2023 census, 445,704 people identified as Catholic or Roman Catholic, marking a loss of over 23,000 adherents since 2018. That 5 percent drop comes despite a 6.4 percent rise in the national population, which grew from 4.7 to 5 million during the same period

Jun 08, 2025 09:09

ZENIT Staff

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

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

USA: A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025

Italian Government Unilaterally Changes Funding System That Harms the Church

Pope Leo’s visit to Argentina unofficially confirmed after audience with President Milei

The best-documented case of an exorcism in the U.S. comes to the movies (with Catholic priest’s advice)

U.S. Bishops Write Letter to Congress on Artificial Intelligence

The Catholic population is falling and the Muslim population is growing… in New Zealand!