Mexico’s Churches Become Places of Hope as the Search for the Missing Reaches 135,000

Aug 31, 2026 21:32

Behind those numbers are families living with a peculiar form of grief: the absence has no definitive ending. Photo: Arquidiocesis Primada de Mexico

Local Church

Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

When registrations opened on August 10 for Leo XIV’s September 26-27 visit to the Marian sanctuary, organizers initially regarded registration as advisable rather than compulsory. Within less than ten days, however, 100,000 pilgrims had registered

Aug 27, 2026 13:29

Covadonga Asturias

Good News•Local Church

The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again — and 2027 Could Change Everything

At the current pace, 2026 could surpass last year’s unprecedented total of 530,724 officially certified pilgrims

Aug 25, 2026 23:27

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

It Was a Masonic Temple; Now the Church Is “Baptizing” It and Converting It into a Catholic Space, Thanks to Saint Joseph

The building was home to the local Masonic lodge for nearly a century; in November 2026, it will be handed over to the Catholic educational institution, which will open its doors to the entire Steubenville community.

Aug 23, 2026 10:29

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church

German Millionaire Offers 500 Euros for Every Child Baptized; German Diocese Responds with These Measures

The Diocese of Augsburg has chosen to distance itself from the scheme, identifying a question that goes deeper than the amount of money involved

Aug 22, 2026 10:17

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Canadian Army Bans Service Members from Invoking God: Here’s the Catholic Church’s Response

Canada’s Military Chaplaincy Faces a New Test Over Prayer, Conscience and Religious Freedom

Aug 22, 2026 10:10

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

Mexico’s Churches Become Places of Hope as the Search for the Missing Reaches 135,000

The Remarkable Case of the Asian Diocese Surpassing 1,000 Priests: A Success Achieved by God Through the Laity

Vatican official stresses the importance of rest as part of mental health in the life of a priest

2 out of 10 U.S. bishops are willing to ordain gay priests, according to a study

Peruvian Bishops Warn of Scams Using Pope Leo XIV’s Name and Image Weeks Before His Visit

Mexican bishop imposes restrictions on lay presiding at liturgical celebrations and on the use of vestments intended for the clergy

The King of Norway Dies: This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Official Statement

Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again — and 2027 Could Change Everything

It Was a Masonic Temple; Now the Church Is “Baptizing” It and Converting It into a Catholic Space, Thanks to Saint Joseph

German Millionaire Offers 500 Euros for Every Child Baptized; German Diocese Responds with These Measures

Canadian Army Bans Service Members from Invoking God: Here’s the Catholic Church’s Response