New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

Apr 28, 2026 17:09

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Photo: illustrative image

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

United Kingdom: Report reveals that 10 acts of crime or vandalism are committed against churches every day

in 2025 alone, at least 3,809 criminal offenses were recorded in churches and other places of worship across the country. This amounts to more than ten incidents every day

Apr 23, 2026 20:39

Elizabeth Owens

Causes of Saints•Good News•Local Church

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

The choice followed a public consultation process launched by the Chicago Park District after the removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus between 2019 and 2020, amid widespread protests linked to racial justice movements

Apr 22, 2026 17:07

Tim Daniels

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Priests•Religious Freedom

Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

At the center of the storm is President Gustavo Petro, who, during a recent cabinet meeting, publicly rebuked a priest from the Parish of the Holy Family in Bogotá

Apr 21, 2026 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

A new generation of priests takes shape in the United States: data, trends and the quiet strength of vocation 2026

One of the clearest findings concerns the type of priesthood being embraced. A large majority—81 percent—are preparing for diocesan ministry, while 19 percent belong to religious institutes

Apr 21, 2026 17:37

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology•Local Church

Germany: Defying Rome, Cardinal Marx Officially Announces Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

By proposing structured ceremonies and embedding them within diocesan pastoral planning, the guidelines exceed the parameters outlined by the Holy See

Apr 21, 2026 08:53

Joachin Meisner Hertz

What does it mean to be part of Christ’s table, the Eucharist? Leo XIV explains it

Pope’s General Audience, June 24, 2026, on the Eucharistic Mystery

The Importance of Books and Writing: A Reflection by Pope Leo XIV Before Bestselling Authors from Around the World Gathered at the Vatican

Address by the Holy Father to a group of writers on the occasion of the centennial of the Vatican Publishing House

New research reports an increase in church attendance and donations and a decrease in clergy departures

125 Years of Jakarta Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Friendship Tunnel with the Mosque

New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

United Kingdom: Report reveals that 10 acts of crime or vandalism are committed against churches every day

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

A new generation of priests takes shape in the United States: data, trends and the quiet strength of vocation 2026

Germany: Defying Rome, Cardinal Marx Officially Announces Blessings for Same-Sex Couples