A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

Apr 08, 2026 18:45

Enrique Villegas

Jorge Novak, the first bishop of Quilmes Photo: Cronica

Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

Prague Blocks Vatican Pact: Confession Secrecy and Church Archives at the Heart of Constitutional Clash

The agreement, signed in Prague in October 2024 by then–Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, was intended to define the legal framework governing the Catholic Church’s status in the Czech Republic

Apr 02, 2026 21:34

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

German bishops push their progressive agenda in Rome: an audience with Pope Leo XIV and the presentation of a synodal project to the Curia

The proposed Synodal Conference would function as a permanent body at the national level, where bishops and lay members jointly discuss and decide on matters ranging from governance and accountability to sexual ethics and the role of women in the Church

Mar 31, 2026 16:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Oldest Benedictine Abbey in the West Approaches Landmark 1500th Anniversary

The historic Benedictine monastery was founded by St. Benedict of Nursia in 529 and was the cradle of the Benedictine Order.

Mar 30, 2026 16:05

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

UK: Bishop Hendricks urges responsible use of artificial intelligence

Recognising the rapid progression of AI, Bishop Hendricks explained that while it isn’t yet possible to share a definitive Bishops’ Conference policy, it is nonetheless important to be part of the conversation, especially given the ethical concerns which AI raises.

Mar 30, 2026 14:06

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

What’s Driving the Rise in Catholic Conversions Across the US?

A recent New York Times report highlighted a surge in adult conversions to Catholicism across the United States, with dioceses from New Jersey to Oregon reporting significant increases in new members entering the church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Mar 30, 2026 14:01

ZENIT Staff

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

From fragmented data to digital evangelization: Seoul’s Church turns to AI under the inspiration of Carlo Acutis

Pulpits, politics and the limits of free speech: a US court ruling keeps a 70-year barrier in place while Washington prepares new guidance

The highest-ranking military bishop in the United States states that Trump’s war in Iran does not meet the criteria for a “just war”

What You Don’t See About a Papal Trip: The Spanish Church and the Difficulty in Covering the Expenses

A major survey on the revival of faith among young people has been deemed “flawed”

Controversial Antwerp bishop expands on his idea of ordaining married men and shares his thoughts on women

Prague Blocks Vatican Pact: Confession Secrecy and Church Archives at the Heart of Constitutional Clash

German bishops push their progressive agenda in Rome: an audience with Pope Leo XIV and the presentation of a synodal project to the Curia

Oldest Benedictine Abbey in the West Approaches Landmark 1500th Anniversary

UK: Bishop Hendricks urges responsible use of artificial intelligence

What’s Driving the Rise in Catholic Conversions Across the US?