Belarus releases Discalced Carmelite friar accused of espionage

May 01, 2026 16:17

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Brother Grzegorz Gawel, a Discalced Carmelite from Poland Photo: Facebook

Local Church•Young People

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

The selection process began in late 2024 and included a nationwide survey of young people, youth ministers and pastoral workers, followed by a review of candidates and deliberation by the LOC

Apr 26, 2026 21:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

A study indicates that the total fertility rate has fallen to 1.57 births per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1, which is necessary to maintain the population size.

Apr 24, 2026 23:16

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Young People

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

Apr 24, 2026 20:49

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

United Kingdom: Report reveals that 10 acts of crime or vandalism are committed against churches every day

in 2025 alone, at least 3,809 criminal offenses were recorded in churches and other places of worship across the country. This amounts to more than ten incidents every day

Apr 23, 2026 20:39

Elizabeth Owens

Causes of Saints•Good News•Local Church

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

The choice followed a public consultation process launched by the Chicago Park District after the removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus between 2019 and 2020, amid widespread protests linked to racial justice movements

Apr 22, 2026 17:07

Tim Daniels

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

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

Belarus releases Discalced Carmelite friar accused of espionage

They give the Eucharist to their dogs, are reported to the bishop, and the diocese issues a ruling: what was it?

A realignment: what the latest data reveal about faith, gender, and the future of religion among America’s youth

New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

125 Years of Jakarta Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Friendship Tunnel with the Mosque

New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

United Kingdom: Report reveals that 10 acts of crime or vandalism are committed against churches every day

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago