Where will Trump sit? Here’s how world leaders will be seated at pope’s funeral

Apr 25, 2025 08:54

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis and Donald Trump Photo: Alessandra Tarantino/Reuters

Local Church•Young People

Easter baptisms: British dioceses reach surprisingly high percentages, especially of young males

“I meet people looking for something more stable, more grounded,” said Archbishop Mark O’Toole of Cardiff-Menevia, whose diocese reported a 100 percent increase in conversions over the past year. “What we’re seeing, especially among young men, is a longing for coherence and depth.”

Apr 20, 2025 00:19

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations•Young People

1 in 20 new priests by 2025 in the U.S. come from the military. Research reveals surprising facts

Nine in ten responding ordinands (89%) reported being encouraged to consider the priesthood by someone in their life [most frequently by parish priest (60%), friend (52%), or parishioner (42%)).

Apr 20, 2025 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

India: six Christian families expelled from village for not renouncing their religion

In the predominantly tribal district of Sukma, families were forced out of their homes and dumped in a forest. Only the intervention of the police allowed them to return, but locals first prevented access. Archbishop Thakur laments ongoing persecution, stressing that the Church continues to serve without discrimination despite unfair accusations.

Apr 20, 2025 00:11

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Half of Polish Clergy Claims to Have Been Victimized Just for Being Priests

They noted that their insecurity lessened when they wore clerical insignia. 85.9% say that violence against priests has increased over the last decade.

Apr 19, 2025 07:25

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

Paris to Host Celebrations for the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission

The jubilee of the congregation founded by St. Vincent de Paul will include the presence of Cardinals Iglic, Souraphiel, and Rodé, more than 20 bishops, and 150 confreres. The celebrations will culminate on May 1 with a Mass presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop of Paris.

Apr 18, 2025 08:08

ZENIT Staff

Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

Remarks by Pope Leo XIV at a press conference during the flight from Equatorial Guinea to Rome, following his apostolic journey to four African countries

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

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Easter baptisms: British dioceses reach surprisingly high percentages, especially of young males

1 in 20 new priests by 2025 in the U.S. come from the military. Research reveals surprising facts

India: six Christian families expelled from village for not renouncing their religion

Half of Polish Clergy Claims to Have Been Victimized Just for Being Priests

Paris to Host Celebrations for the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission