Church calls on legislature to investigate child sexual abuse in state-run facilities and to treat all victims of abuse equally

Mar 28, 2025 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Child abuse in the Catholic Church

Local Church

Which is the least Christian and Catholic city in the United States? Study reveals

Among other major metropolitan areas, San Francisco reported the third-highest proportion of religiously unaffiliated adults at 42%, while Boston and San Diego followed closely with 40%. These numbers reflect a growing secularization in some of America’s most culturally influential urban centers.

Mar 24, 2025 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USCCB Statement on the Executive Order Pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education

The Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children and should have the freedom and resources to choose an educational setting best suited for their child

Mar 23, 2025 20:11

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

Biden’s gift to the Pope: Medal of Freedom arrives in Buenos Aires

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian distinction in the United States, rarely bestowed upon religious figures. Before Pope Francis, only one pontiff had received it: John Paul II, who was honored by President George W. Bush in 2004 for his role in promoting religious freedom and helping to end communism in Eastern Europe.

Mar 22, 2025 22:50

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Legal Battle in Kansas: Archbishop Seeks Return of Stolen Eucharist Amid Planned Satanic Ritual

According to court documents, the case hinges on Stewart’s own admissions, which were made publicly through Reddit posts and private phone calls. Using the online alias “xsimon666x” and calling himself “Simon Satanas,” Stewart boasted on social media that his group had already obtained a consecrated host and wine

Mar 22, 2025 22:48

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Local Church•Testimonies

Lord Mayor of Westminster receives Papal Knighthood

Elected to Westminster City Council in 2010, Cllr Rigby – who became Lord Mayor in May 2024 – is a former chair of the Catholic Union who has used his Mayoral year to speak publicly about his Catholic faith in public life. One of his two chosen charities for the one-year term of Lord Mayor is the Cardinal Hume Centre, which specialises in helping homeless teens.

Mar 22, 2025 22:46

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

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Church calls on legislature to investigate child sexual abuse in state-run facilities and to treat all victims of abuse equally

Result of the German Synodal Way? Half a million Catholics leave the Church, official figures show

El Salvador: Pope’s Nuncio condemns presence of Anglican “bishopess” (and not only) during important Mass

Organizational Leadership: Marian University Launches Innovative Online Doctorate Program

Brazil: Inauguration of New 43-Meter Statue of Christ

Salesians elect as new Superior General a Maltese who did not participate in elective General Chapter

Verbites: 150 years at the service of the world

Which is the least Christian and Catholic city in the United States? Study reveals

USCCB Statement on the Executive Order Pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education

Biden’s gift to the Pope: Medal of Freedom arrives in Buenos Aires

Legal Battle in Kansas: Archbishop Seeks Return of Stolen Eucharist Amid Planned Satanic Ritual

Lord Mayor of Westminster receives Papal Knighthood