Vatican Clarifies US Holy Day Obligations, Raising Questions About USCCB’s Policy

Oct 19, 2024 19:45

ZENIT Staff

was made public in late September and addresses the obligation of Catholics to attend Mass

Trump’s affinity for religious symbolism has become more pronounced in recent months

President Donald Trump seized the spotlight, delivering a speech filled with jabs, jokes, and pointed critiques

Archbishop José Gomez expressed deep sorrow for the crimes committed and acknowledged the Archdiocese's responsibility.

Whereas in 2002, 51% of young Catholics considered faith in God as fundamental in their lives

over 1,850 medical prescriptions related to gender transition were issued in Catholic hospitals

the bishops will have opportunities for prayer and fraternal dialogue with one another.

Analysis Opinion•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Communion in the Hand or in the Mouth? Results Are Published of the Largest Survey in the U.S. on the Eucharist

With almost 16,000 answers, this is the largest survey ever among the country’s faithful Catholics, highlighting a longing for a liturgical renewal and a return to traditional practices that, according to many, have been eroding over time.

Oct 16, 2024 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Christian Voter Apathy Could Shape 2024 U.S. Election, New Report Suggests

The report estimates that of the 104 million eligible religious voters, 32 million regular churchgoers—those who frequently attend Christian services—are expected to skip the polls.

Oct 13, 2024 22:30

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church•Rome

New Brazilian cardinal confirms: new Amazonian rite and viri probati are on the table

Church Leadership Open to Amazonian Rite and Married Priests in Response to Regional Challenges

Oct 10, 2024 21:41

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ popularity plummets in Argentina

Pope Francis’ Popularity Faces Decline in Argentina, Remains Strong Across Latin America

Oct 10, 2024 21:37

Enrique Villegas

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

Velingkar launched a campaign to replace Saint Francis as Protector of Goa, known affectionately as Goencho Saib, by Parshuram, a figure of Hindu mythology.

Oct 10, 2024 07:02

Elizabeth Owens

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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Vatican Clarifies US Holy Day Obligations, Raising Questions About USCCB’s Policy

Trump claims the Pope wants them to vote for him and answers why he posts the Virgin Mary on social networks

Kamala Harris does not attend the most important Catholic charity dinner. Trump takes advantage of absence

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches $880 Million Settlement Over Child Abuse Claims

Germany: Study Shows That Young Muslims Believe More in God Than Catholics

EWTN Research Shows that 150 “Catholic” Hospitals Inject Hormones in Children for “Gender Transition”

U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 11-14 in Baltimore; Assembly to Be Live Streamed

Communion in the Hand or in the Mouth? Results Are Published of the Largest Survey in the U.S. on the Eucharist

Christian Voter Apathy Could Shape 2024 U.S. Election, New Report Suggests

New Brazilian cardinal confirms: new Amazonian rite and viri probati are on the table

Pope Francis’ popularity plummets in Argentina

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains