Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

Feb 20, 2025 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Bishop Victor Manuel Fernandez. Photo: Archbishopric of La Plata

Local Church

USA: year of the next National Eucharistic Congress announced

The confirmation, announced by Catholic News Agency (CNA) on February 7, came from Jason Shanks, CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc. In an email statement, Shanks expressed excitement about building on the momentum of the 2024 gathering, which was the first such event in the U.S. since World War II.

Feb 16, 2025 17:07

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Lightning Strike Destroys the Home of the Legionaries of Christ in Cumming, Georgia

Fr. Scott Reilly, LC, Associate Pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, was one of the priests at home at the time of the fire. He shared that when another priest saw a glow in the ceiling after the lightning strike, they realized the house was on fire, called 911, and got everyone out

Feb 16, 2025 17:03

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations

Which U.S. dioceses have vocational replacement, which do not and why? Study answers

The data suggests that dioceses serving fewer Catholics tend to foster vocations at a rate surpassing the necessary replacement level, while larger dioceses—where priests minister to significantly larger congregations—struggle to maintain their clergy numbers

Feb 16, 2025 17:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Bioethics•Local Church•Marriage and Family

USCCB Releases Guidance on Assisted Reproduction, Rejecting IVF and Surrogacy

While maintaining their opposition to IVF, the bishops were careful to affirm the worth and dignity of children born through the procedure, emphasizing that every child is a blessing and loved by God

Feb 14, 2025 15:43

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations

Cardinal Tobin, who serves as chair of both Seton Hall’s Board of Regents and its Board of Trustees, assured that the investigation would be conducted without restrictions on scope or timeline. He emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that a full review of the facts would best serve all parties involved.

Feb 13, 2025 18:08

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

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Prefect of Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith criticizes gender ideology in speech to German theologians

Scandal in Brazil: Anglican “Priestess” (Concelebrates? And Receives the Eucharist During Inauguration Mass of New Catholic Bishop

After Pope’s letter, U.S. bishops sue Donald Trump administration in court

Ireland to be rededicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

General Chapter of the second largest male congregation in the Church begins: the Salesians

Cardinal welcomes landmark agreement between UK Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders

Münster Diocese Introduces Groundbreaking Clergy Disciplinary Code

USA: year of the next National Eucharistic Congress announced

Lightning Strike Destroys the Home of the Legionaries of Christ in Cumming, Georgia

Which U.S. dioceses have vocational replacement, which do not and why? Study answers

USCCB Releases Guidance on Assisted Reproduction, Rejecting IVF and Surrogacy

Investigation Launched into Seton Hall President’s Handling of McCarrick Allegations