Nuns and the Archdiocese of Chicago Win First Battle Against the Euthanasia Law Imposed by the Democratic Party in Illinois

Sep 14, 2026 09:46

Mother Mary Rose Heery, the Carmelite superior general, described the temporary protection as bringing “true peace of mind”

Local Church

Is a Catholic Funeral for a Freemason Permissible? Three Recent Cases, Two Types of Responses

The Archbishop did not celebrate a Mass in the strict sense, contrary to reports by most media outlets, a fact confirmed by the Diocese of Dijon. Archbishop Hérouard simply presided over a ceremony without a Eucharistic celebration, attended by numerous political figures, including Freemasons and, notably, President Emmanuel Macron.

Sep 10, 2026 10:50

Anne Van Merris

Local Church•Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Guadalupe in Every Diocese in the United States: The Initiative by the U.S. Bishops You Should Know About

Under the proposed timetable, U.S. dioceses will appoint Guadalupan ambassadors by the end of 2026, begin their initial formation in January 2027 and hold diocesan enthronement ceremonies between February and December of that year. The pastoral mission accompanying the images is expected to continue until the 2031 anniversary.

Sep 10, 2026 10:44

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Can Europe Force the Church to Erase a Baptism? A Belgian Case Puts Religious Freedom Before the EU Court

The Advocate General is expected to issue a formal opinion on October 1, 2026. Although that opinion will not be binding, it could influence the court’s eventual judgment, expected toward the end of 2026 or in 2027.

Sep 09, 2026 16:26

ZENIT Staff

Bioethics•Local Church•Religious Freedom

The Catholic Church in Poland Takes a Stand on Surrogacy and Faces a Battle to Defend Religious Education Classes

The bishops’ objection goes far beyond the legal status of surrogacy. Their central concern is that the arrangement risks transforming both motherhood and childhood into objects of a contractual transaction.

Sep 09, 2026 10:26

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Holy Land•Local Church

Cardinal Pizzaballa launches an initiative for a Jerusalem open to all

The Latin Patriarch, in cooperation with the University of Notre Dame, inaugurated Within Your Gates, a forum that brings together scholars, religious, and civic leaders to study and publicise the “universal vocation of Jerusalem”. The prelate asks “with honesty and humility” what purpose this city serves and what it asks of us.

Sep 09, 2026 10:21

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

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Nuns and the Archdiocese of Chicago Win First Battle Against the Euthanasia Law Imposed by the Democratic Party in Illinois

Argentine government designates two Catholic shrines as protected sites: one dedicated to Our Lady of Schoenstatt and the other to Saint “cura Brochero”

Colombian President Announces Funding for the Restoration of a Major Church Damaged by the Earthquake

Relics of St. Bernadette, the visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, will tour the United States on an unprecedented pilgrimage

Leo XIV in France: What the Numbers Show and What You Need to Know About a Visit That’s Already Being Called a Success

From a bishop’s conflict with Opus Dei to a conflict within the diocese

The Pope in Argentina: Here Are the Latest Updates on Preparations to Welcome Leo XIV

Is a Catholic Funeral for a Freemason Permissible? Three Recent Cases, Two Types of Responses

Our Lady of Guadalupe in Every Diocese in the United States: The Initiative by the U.S. Bishops You Should Know About

Can Europe Force the Church to Erase a Baptism? A Belgian Case Puts Religious Freedom Before the EU Court

The Catholic Church in Poland Takes a Stand on Surrogacy and Faces a Battle to Defend Religious Education Classes

Cardinal Pizzaballa launches an initiative for a Jerusalem open to all