Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival

Feb 09, 2026 16:54

The new law prohibits any form of direct or indirect, implicit or explicit attack against symbols of the Christian religion throughout the city. Photo: Facebook

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Cuba: Oil sanctions will hit the poorest and weakest warn bishops

Bishops have warned that Cuba will suffer “social chaos and violence” if fuel blockades are introduced.

Feb 04, 2026 10:57

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pro Life

Costa Rica Chooses Laura Fernández: A Pro-Life Presidency Begins as Bishops Call for Unity, Dialogue, and Moral Leadership

During the campaign and throughout her previous government service, Fernández repeatedly underscored the protection of unborn life as a central pillar of her political vision

Feb 04, 2026 10:50

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

U.S. and African Bishops Call for Continuing Solidarity and Lifesaving Assistance to Africa in Joint Statement

The bishops write: “The faithful of the U.S. and Africa are gifts to one another. Together, we call for robust lifesaving and life-affirming U.S. assistance to the continent, grounded in thoughtful partnership, and pray for the flourishing of an ever-deeper fraternity.”

Feb 03, 2026 19:05

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Young People

Pilgrimage to the Christ the King Monument in Mexico’s Center Breaks Participation Record with at Least 60,000 Young People.

The young people enlivened the ascent to the hill with cheers for their hometowns, the recitation of the Rosary, shouts of Long live the Cristero War and the Mexican martyrs who died between 1926 and 1929.

Feb 03, 2026 17:37

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

ANALYSIS: An “ecclesial” experiment comes to an end: the German Synodal Path. The problem remains in the hands of the Pope

Looking back, Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK), spoke of a “cultural shift” in Church life. Irme Stetter-Karp, president of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK), was even more direct: “We made it.”

Feb 03, 2026 17:22

Jorge Enrique Mújica

“As King of Peace”: Leo XIV’s first homily (almost poetic and prayer-like) on Palm Sunday, delivered to a world at war

Homily by Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday 2026

Pope Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Women at the Vatican

Layla al-Sheik, a Palestinian mother who lost her son Qusay in the Second Intifada, and Elana Kaminka, mother of Yannai, an Israeli soldier killed on October 7, shared their memories with their children and future generations, urging them to build a better future.

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Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival

Historic: Indian bishops elect a pariah bishop (from the lowest caste) to lead the Church in the country for the first time

US government will help the Cuban people: but only through the Catholic Church

León Cathedral and Guanajuato Basilica restored thanks to the help of Catholics

It’s for Real: Church in Spain Launches Website About Pope’s Visit and Announces Working Teams for Barcelona.

Catholic Church in Switzerland expands mandatory psychological evaluation as a condition for priestly ministry

Archdiocese of New York, its insurance company, and how it worked against it

Cuba: Oil sanctions will hit the poorest and weakest warn bishops

Costa Rica Chooses Laura Fernández: A Pro-Life Presidency Begins as Bishops Call for Unity, Dialogue, and Moral Leadership

U.S. and African Bishops Call for Continuing Solidarity and Lifesaving Assistance to Africa in Joint Statement

Pilgrimage to the Christ the King Monument in Mexico’s Center Breaks Participation Record with at Least 60,000 Young People.

ANALYSIS: An “ecclesial” experiment comes to an end: the German Synodal Path. The problem remains in the hands of the Pope