This Is How Religious Persecution Has Increased in Nicaragua So Far in 2025, with the Government’s Insults to the Vatican

Mar 30, 2025 19:46

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Nicaraguan exiled Bishop Rolando Álvarez Photo: Vatican News

Local Church

Brazil: Inauguration of New 43-Meter Statue of Christ

The monument has been totally financed by the Encantado [Enchanted] community, through collections organized over two years by the Association of Friends of Jesus of Encantado, with no public funds, which shows the community character of the project.

Mar 26, 2025 08:26

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

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

As per Salesian tradition, the Rector Major is not just the leader of the congregation but also its spiritual father, responsible for guiding and unifying the global Salesian Family for the next six years.

Mar 25, 2025 20:29

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Testimonies•Vocations

Verbites: 150 years at the service of the world

Born in German-speaking countries, today more than half of the missionaries belonging to the institute founded by Arnold Janssen are from Asia, and are also on the frontline in the existential peripheries of Europe today. Now the institute is being called to reflect on mission in today’s world at an international conference In Rome from 27 to 29 March.

Mar 25, 2025 19:59

ZENIT Staff

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

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

This Is How Religious Persecution Has Increased in Nicaragua So Far in 2025, with the Government’s Insults to the Vatican

Jesuits acknowledge failures in Rupnik abuse scandal and offer victims path to healing

Sale of relics of Blessed Carlo Acustis: Italian prosecutor’s office investigates one month before his canonization

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