Ireland: survey reveals not encouraging attitudes of the population towards the Catholic Church and the clergy

May 22, 2025 18:18

Elizabeth Owens

Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Dublin Photo: Bibliotecas Municipais Da Coruña

One of the most alarming trends is how early porn addiction is beginning.

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

While the official visit remains unconfirmed, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney expressed hopeful anticipation. “We earnestly pray that the Holy Father will join us in 2028 for the Eucharistic Congress,” Fisher said. “It would be a tremendous joy to have him among us once more.”

May 14, 2025 11:53

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Young People

USA: Bishops update pastoral document against pornography in the age of only fans and AI

Indeed, their concern extends beyond pornography’s moral implications to its corrosive effects on community, family, and even the capacity to love. The digital age, they argue, is not merely reshaping behavior—it is reshaping the heart.

May 13, 2025 17:06

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

According to the DOJ, the law does more than mandate reporting. It isolates clergy by denying them legal privileges afforded to other professionals, including attorneys and therapists, when it comes to confidential communications.

May 13, 2025 17:03

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Testimonies

Prince Hassan invites Patriarchs and Church Leaders to a conference on the role of Arab Christians in the Middle East

In his speech, which was also widely quoted in the Jordan Times, Prince Hassan emphasized the urgency of upholding the right to diversity and full equality among citizens in order to promote coexistence among differences, free from the pitfalls of sectarian conflict and hatred.

May 12, 2025 17:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

How many minutes should a homily last? Survey of Catholics gives the answer

In South Korea, Catholics Call for Shorter, Sharper Homilies Rooted in Real Life

May 07, 2025 17:13

ZENIT Staff

Real Madrid or Barcelona? The Pope’s first words on his way to Spain: abuse, the war in Iran, and a gift for journalists

Real Madrid or Barcelona? That was the question posed to the Holy Father on the flight from Rome to Madrid on the morning of Saturday, June 6. The Holy Father was clear: as Pope, he supports all teams, but Robert Prevost roots for Real Madrid

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

Ireland: survey reveals not encouraging attitudes of the population towards the Catholic Church and the clergy

Britain: Catholic hospitals could close (or go to jail) if euthanasia legalized

USA: Bishops Thomas and Barron Applaud Move to Defund Abortion and “Gender Transition” Industries, Call for Authentic Health Care

United Kingdom joins countries attacking full sacramental stealth

Face of Jesus in the Host: Vatican recognizes Eucharistic miracle in India

Leader of Ukrainian Catholics visits the Pope and invites him to Ukraine: “his visit would contribute to stop the war”

Increased Acceptance of Pornography in Society Draws Renewed Effort from Catholic Bishops to Support Families at Risk

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

USA: Bishops update pastoral document against pornography in the age of only fans and AI

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

Prince Hassan invites Patriarchs and Church Leaders to a conference on the role of Arab Christians in the Middle East

How many minutes should a homily last? Survey of Catholics gives the answer