China in the Heart of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Jan 22, 2026 19:28

in the presence of the artist and numerous members of the Chinese community of Paris, Archbishop Michel Aupetit blessed the newly decorated Chapel in memory of Saint Paul Chen

Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor, Indonesia

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Local Church

Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant leaders in the Holy Land unite against “Christian Zionism”

The renewed warning in January 2026 comes amid heightened international attention to Christian Zionist activism. Although not named explicitly, church officials appear to be alluding to a high-profile event organized by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in December

Jan 20, 2026 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Local Church

Statement by the bishops of the Holy Land on “Christian Zionism”

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued a statement

Jan 19, 2026 17:21

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Outlining a moral vision for US foreign policy: full text of the statement by three US cardinals

3 cardinals issued a strongly worded statement measuring US foreign policy against the principles set forth by Pope Leo XIV in his January 9, 2026 address to members of the diplomatic corps accredited the Holy See

Jan 19, 2026 17:17

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pro Life

USA: “Our United Prayers, Sacrifices, and Efforts To Protect Human Life and Heal the Wounds Inflicted by Abortion Remain as Important as Ever,” Says Bishop Thomas

Noting there have been several pro-life victories since Roe was overturned in 2022, he cautioned that human life is still gravely threatened by legalized abortion as it continues to be aggressively promoted at the state and federal level.

Jan 19, 2026 17:07

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Testimonies•Young People

Carmelite friar who prays the Rosary online at 4 a.m. becomes Brazil’s most-watched streamer in 2025

Yet Frei Gilson’s success also challenges some assumptions about digital religion. In an era dominated by algorithms favoring brevity, his most popular content remains lengthy, repetitive and explicitly devotional

Jan 18, 2026 12:31

ZENIT Staff

What is the relationship between the Word of God and the Church? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, February 11, 2026, on “the profound and vital relationship between the Word of God and the Church.”

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

Letter from the Holy Father to the Presbytery of the Archdiocese of Madrid on the occasion of the Presbyteral Assembly «Convivium»

China in the Heart of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

How Catholicism declined in Latin America over 10 years: study shows growth in agnosticism and other interesting data

Breaking the silence: the nun who shows her face and accuses an Indian bishop of ongoing sexual abuse

The Catholic Church in Venezuela After Nicolás Maduro

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of bishop whom Pope Francis appointed cardinal, but who “did not want” to receive the appointment

The German bishop who brought the local Catholic Church to the brink of schism announces that he will not seek re-election

Three US cardinals open battle against Donald Trump

Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant leaders in the Holy Land unite against “Christian Zionism”

Statement by the bishops of the Holy Land on “Christian Zionism”

Outlining a moral vision for US foreign policy: full text of the statement by three US cardinals

USA: “Our United Prayers, Sacrifices, and Efforts To Protect Human Life and Heal the Wounds Inflicted by Abortion Remain as Important as Ever,” Says Bishop Thomas

Carmelite friar who prays the Rosary online at 4 a.m. becomes Brazil’s most-watched streamer in 2025