Italian Catholic Church approves text of its Synodal Path: what issues caused division and why is it important for the rest of the Church?

Oct 28, 2025 20:10

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), described the approval as “a passage from words to responsibility.” Photo: Siciliani - Gennari/SIR

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

Oct 21, 2025 15:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

U.S. Army Decision to End Chapel Contracts Sparks Outcry from Military Catholics

The abrupt end of these contracts has left chapel offices dark, choirs silent, and entire faith formation programs without leadership

Oct 21, 2025 12:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Anglicanism splits: 8 out of 10 Anglicans break ties with Canterbury after the election of the first woman as primate

The Great Anglican Break: GAFCON Declares a New Communion After Rejecting Canterbury

Oct 20, 2025 13:12

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Applauded by some, criticized by others: this is Cardinal Schönborn’s new successor at the helm of the prestigious episcopal see of Vienna

Pope Leo XIV’s decision to elevate him—one of the first major episcopal appointments of his pontificate—appears to reflect the new pope’s desire to balance fidelity with openness

Oct 20, 2025 13:11

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Study reveals that priests in the US trust the Pope, but not their own bishops

Nearly 86 percent of priests expressed either “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope and, to many, a symbol of pastoral vigor and doctrinal steadiness

Oct 20, 2025 13:09

Tim Daniels

Pope Leo XIV and his impressive and comprehensive reflection on our times, troubled by a growing number of tensions and conflicts

Address of the Pope to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings

Cardinals will return to Rome for a new Consistory in June 2026 requested by Pope Leo XIV

The January gathering brought together 170 cardinals, both electors and non-electors, marking the first such assembly of Leo XIV’s pontificate. The June meeting, he explained, will not be an isolated event

Italian Catholic Church approves text of its Synodal Path: what issues caused division and why is it important for the rest of the Church?

Nicolás Maduro attacks bishop; Cardinal Porras cancels Mass of thanksgiving for first Venezuelan saints

Digital Generosity or Digital Overreach? The Archdiocese of San Antonio Pushes Back Against GoFundMe’s “Unapproved” Charity Pages

U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

U.S. Army Decision to End Chapel Contracts Sparks Outcry from Military Catholics

Anglicanism splits: 8 out of 10 Anglicans break ties with Canterbury after the election of the first woman as primate

Applauded by some, criticized by others: this is Cardinal Schönborn’s new successor at the helm of the prestigious episcopal see of Vienna

Study reveals that priests in the US trust the Pope, but not their own bishops