Ireland: Excavations Continue in Tuam, Searching for Church Culprits

Jul 19, 2025 08:11

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They were places that welcomed single mothers and their children born out of wedlock. Photo: Charles McQuillan

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South Korea: Suwon priests study artificial intelligence for parish life

In first ever, a training course organised in collaboration with a company in the sector explored not so much the ethical implications but the opportunities for the practical use of these tools in pastoral care. Participants said: ‘It can become an essential aid in improving preaching and pastoral care.’

Jul 15, 2025 17:30

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Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”

The moral gravity of the bishops’ appeal is unmistakable. It denounces the illusion of online betting as mere entertainment or a harmless pastime, insisting instead that it is «a sophisticated trap» engineered to ensnare vulnerable populations—especially the young and the poor

Jul 13, 2025 19:17

ZENIT Staff

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Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral breaks visitation record and aims to become France’s most visited monument

If this rhythm continues, the cathedral could reach an astonishing 12 million visits by the end of the year, eclipsing not only its pre-2019 attendance figures, but also surpassing the Eiffel Tower to become the most visited monument in France

Jul 13, 2025 19:15

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Muslims on the rise, Christians on the decline: UK releases census data

Perhaps the most striking revelation: fewer than half of UK residents now identify as Christian. The number, 46.64% of nearly 67 million respondents, marks a turning point for a country historically shaped by Anglican cathedrals and Catholic parishes

Jul 13, 2025 19:14

Elizabeth Owens

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These are the dioceses with the most and fewest baptisms in the U.S.

The national figure of 480,905 infant baptisms may sound robust, but it conceals stark regional contrasts. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles stands alone, not just leading the pack with over 46,000 baptisms, but outpacing the next three dioceses combined

Jul 13, 2025 19:11

Tim Daniels

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

The agenda itself is revealing. While speculation in some circles had focused on possible discussions concerning liturgical questions or curial reform, the Consistory will instead concentrate on issues that Leo XIV appears to regard as more urgent

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Ireland: Excavations Continue in Tuam, Searching for Church Culprits

The Jewish State of Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza: Parish Priest Wounded, Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out

Government projects allusions to abortion in Mexico City cathedral

U.S. Catholic priests write to Pope asking for just canonical process when they receive accusations

Papua New Guinea’s Christian Nation Declaration Sparks Concern Among Catholic Leaders

Vatican Embassy in Kyiv Damaged Amid Escalating Russian Strikes

Hate crimes against Christians increase by 22% in Germany

South Korea: Suwon priests study artificial intelligence for parish life

Philippine Bishops Sound Alarm on Online Gambling Crisis: “A New Virus Destroying Our People”

Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral breaks visitation record and aims to become France’s most visited monument

Muslims on the rise, Christians on the decline: UK releases census data

These are the dioceses with the most and fewest baptisms in the U.S.