Salesians Chart a New Course for a Changing World as CG29 Concludes in Rome

Apr 16, 2025 16:37

Enrique Villegas

Gathering 227 representatives from across 136 countries Photo: Salesians

Local Church

Catholic Faithful Help to Sustain More than 70 Mission Dioceses in the United States

Just over one-third (35%) of the total number of dioceses in the United States are considered “home mission dioceses.”

Apr 08, 2025 15:32

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

U.S. bishops on immigration program: we will not renew existing cooperation agreements with federal government

Citing the government’s suspension of the cooperative agreements to resettle refugees, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB explained how the government’s decisions have forced the Conference to reconsider the best way to serve the needs of those seeking safe harbor from violence and persecution.

Apr 07, 2025 15:26

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Catholic priest shot to death in the United States

The reasons for the attack, which are being investigated by the police, are still unknown. A total of three shots were fired at the priest, who died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Apr 07, 2025 15:11

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Haiti’s Way of the Cross continues: Two religious sisters murdered

In an exclusive statement to ACN, Archbishop Mésidor explained that the situation in the country has worsened, and that the terrible crisis brought on by the increased violence is radically affecting the Church’s continued presence in the capital.

Apr 03, 2025 19:31

Maria Lozano

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

A papable, new leader of the French episcopate

At 66 years old, Cardinal Aveline is widely respected for his deep commitment to interfaith dialogue and pastoral work. His election was decisive, with over two-thirds of the votes in the first round—a reflection of the strong support he enjoys among his fellow bishops.

Apr 03, 2025 18:54

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.

Salesians Chart a New Course for a Changing World as CG29 Concludes in Rome

Pope Francis Sends Emergency Aid to Myanmar in Wake of Devastating Earthquake

Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

France Sees Historic Surge in Adult Baptisms. Young People Lead Spiritual Revival

10 million Christian and Catholic migrants at risk of deportation by Trump administration

Rupnik Case: Fatima Shrine Will Not Remove His Mosaic

Former Churchman Whom Pope Francis Removed as Cardinal for Being An Abuser Dies

Catholic Faithful Help to Sustain More than 70 Mission Dioceses in the United States

U.S. bishops on immigration program: we will not renew existing cooperation agreements with federal government

Catholic priest shot to death in the United States

Haiti’s Way of the Cross continues: Two religious sisters murdered

A papable, new leader of the French episcopate