South Korea: statistics show vitality of Catholicism, 11.3% of the population

May 07, 2024 23:31

ZENIT Staff

South Korean Catholics. Photo: Uijeongbu Catholic Parish

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Religious Dress in Official Document Photos

A nun was refused a driver license since she insisted to use her picture in religious dress.

Apr 30, 2024 23:28

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church

USA: Health Care that Truly Heals Must be Grounded in Truth, says Bishop Rhoades

The USSCB submitted comments on the proposed regulations issued by HHS in 2022, and the USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty highlighted the regulations as a major threat to religious liberty in its annual report issued in January.

Apr 30, 2024 23:22

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church

England and Wales Catholic Bishops release statement on gender, criticize gender ideology and sex-change operations

The bishops observed the emergence of new language and notions around gender such as “transgender,” “gender identity theory,” and “gender fluidity.”

Apr 29, 2024 23:52

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations•Young People

These are the men who will be ordained priests in the U.S. in 2024

The average age at ordination was 34 years old. Since 1999, the average age was 35 and ranged between 33 and 37.

Apr 29, 2024 23:43

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Ireland Will Undergo a Diocese Restructuring by the Pope

The restructuring of the ecclesial government in Ireland, after nine centuries without marked changes, will reduce the number of Bishops in the West of the country.

Apr 25, 2024 12:46

Rafael Llanes

Pope Leo XIV assumes his role as Bishop of Rome for the second time and will ordain new priests for his diocese

The authorization, granted on March 7, clears the way for the ordination of eight future priests and seven permanent deacons who have completed the required stages of formation and examination under the diocesan commissions responsible for evaluating candidates for sacred orders

Cardinal of Iran arrives at the Vatican and meets with Pope Leo XIV after the bombing of the country and days without news of him

The Vatican has also recalled the Holy See’s diplomatic representative in Iran, the Indian priest Sebastian Febin, who had been serving as chargé d’affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature in the absence of a nuncio

South Korea: statistics show vitality of Catholicism, 11.3% of the population

President Biden Confers on Catholic Priest the Greatest Civil Distinction of the United States

USA: Publication Shows That Progressive Clergy Is Extinguishing and Conservative Is Growing

Burundi: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations

Syria: Christian families return to homes rebuilt after the uprising

Research Shows That Only 35% of American Catholics Have a Favourable Opinion About Biden

This Is How the Number of Catholic Legislators Grew in South Korea, After the Last Elections

Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Religious Dress in Official Document Photos

USA: Health Care that Truly Heals Must be Grounded in Truth, says Bishop Rhoades

England and Wales Catholic Bishops release statement on gender, criticize gender ideology and sex-change operations

These are the men who will be ordained priests in the U.S. in 2024

Ireland Will Undergo a Diocese Restructuring by the Pope