Pope Francis’ confessor dies in Argentina at age 98

Jul 03, 2025 19:22

Enrique Villegas

Dri had long been a silent cornerstone of the Church in Argentina Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Vocations

How Many New Priests Will Be Ordained in France in 2025? These Are the Figures

Marseille, Paris, and Rennes are the dioceses with the most new priests in 2025

Jun 28, 2025 07:30

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Dispute Over Torreciudad Remains Unresolved: Opus Dei denies that an agreement has been reached

The dispute erupted publicly in December 2022 when the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón declared the 1962 enfiteutic contract governing the site null and void, accusing Opus Dei of breaching its conditions

Jun 27, 2025 18:55

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church•Pro Life

USA: Bishop Thomas Responds to Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood and Medicaid Decision

The case, a challenge to the state’s decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, turned on a specific question about the legal basis for Planned Parenthood’s claim

Jun 26, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), implored Congress to be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make changes to the bill to protect those most in need.

Jun 26, 2025 19:04

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Childhood Home of Pope Leo XIV at the Center of Preservation Battle in Dolton, Illinois

Originally slated to be auctioned off this month, the sale of the property at 212 E. 141st Place has now been extended to July 17. Behind the delay is the town of Dolton’s determination to acquire the property — not for development, but for preservation

Jun 25, 2025 18:46

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis’ confessor dies in Argentina at age 98

Iraqi Cardinal Warns Against Regime Change in Iran: «It Only Makes Things Worse»

U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Beyond the Pews: Minnesota’s Catholic Church (USA) Emerges as a US$5.4 Billion Economic Powerhouse

Statement by then Father Prevost, now Leo XIV, against the death penalty in the U.S. comes to light

Trump won election thanks to Catholic and Protestant vote, new study finds with evidence

Canadian bishops issue brief note on Christian prayer

How Many New Priests Will Be Ordained in France in 2025? These Are the Figures

Dispute Over Torreciudad Remains Unresolved: Opus Dei denies that an agreement has been reached

USA: Bishop Thomas Responds to Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood and Medicaid Decision

U.S. Bishops Urge Senate to Act with Courage and Creativity to Protect the Poor and Vulnerable

Childhood Home of Pope Leo XIV at the Center of Preservation Battle in Dolton, Illinois