World War II Veteran Baptized Shortly Before Turning 100

Aug 30, 2026 08:47

Raymond Martin began his conversion to the faith through his daily life with his wife, Ann Marie, a Catholic, with whom he attended Mass and prayed the Rosary for years. Photo: Jack Treviño

Local Church

Peruvian Bishops Warn of Scams Using Pope Leo XIV’s Name and Image Weeks Before His Visit

The Peruvian Episcopal Conference warns that it does not request payments or charge any fees for access to blessings, meetings with the Holy Father, photographs, gatherings, or similar activities.

Aug 28, 2026 06:32

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Euthanasia•Pro Life

California sees record assisted suicide deaths after 150% rise in five years

The 1,235 deaths account for 0.438% of all deaths for residents of California in 2025.

Aug 28, 2026 06:29

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Mexican bishop imposes restrictions on lay presiding at liturgical celebrations and on the use of vestments intended for the clergy

Under the new provisions, laypeople who have not been instituted in the stable ministry of acolyte may not preside over celebrations of the Word, funeral rites, sacramentals or other liturgical acts proper to ordained ministers

Aug 28, 2026 06:23

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

The King of Norway Dies: This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Official Statement

In his telegram, addressed to the new Norwegian sovereign, Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the death and extended his condolences to Haakon VIII, the Royal Family and the Norwegian people

Aug 28, 2026 06:17

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Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

To be clear: “This war must end”: The Pope’s foreign minister to Putin’s foreign minister in Moscow

The Vatican Returns to Moscow: Leo XIV’s Peace Diplomacy Opens a Difficult Channel With Russia

Aug 27, 2026 22:11

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Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

World War II Veteran Baptized Shortly Before Turning 100

Questions about liturgy: Communion at Weddings Outside of a Mass

The Quieting of America: Why So Many Americans No Longer Feel Free to Speak Their Minds

Meta’s $16.7 Billion Reckoning: Why the Fight Over Social Media Addiction Is Really a Battle for Children

Arrest Made in Arson of Historic Canadian Church

2 out of 10 U.S. bishops are willing to ordain gay priests, according to a study

Puberty blockers do not improve the mental health of children and young adults with gender dysphoria, according to a study

Peruvian Bishops Warn of Scams Using Pope Leo XIV’s Name and Image Weeks Before His Visit

California sees record assisted suicide deaths after 150% rise in five years

Mexican bishop imposes restrictions on lay presiding at liturgical celebrations and on the use of vestments intended for the clergy

The King of Norway Dies: This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Official Statement

To be clear: “This war must end”: The Pope’s foreign minister to Putin’s foreign minister in Moscow