These are the first countries Pope Leo would visit according to Cardinal Sturla’s statements

May 26, 2025 10:50

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Daniel Sturla of Montevideo Photo: El Grand Continent

Persecuted Christians

35-year-old Christian tortured and killed. Activists: ‘Not an isolated case’

On 12 May, Kashif Masih was brutally tortured and killed over a false accusation of theft. A former police officer is under investigation in connection with the case. The incident has reignited outrage over the persecution of Christians in Pakistan and the impunity often granted to those in positions of power. Human rights activists: «No uniform should place anyone above the law.»

May 23, 2025 11:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Study Shows That Practicing Catholics Are More Faithful to Tradition

The data showed that two-thirds of practicing Catholics prefer to maintain the Church’s traditional doctrine on issues relevant to the media, compared to 35% who favour changes.

May 22, 2025 18:41

Rafael Llanes

Pope Leo XIV•Woman

First woman at apex of Vatican dicastery in Pope Leo XIV era

The appointment of a woman as secretary is not without precedent—but it is significant. What makes this moment historic is that Sister Merletti will serve directly under another woman: Sister Simona Brambilla, the current Prefect of the Dicastery

May 22, 2025 18:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pro Life

U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation

I also underscore the grave concerns expressed by my brother bishops and implore you to address the real and substantial harms that would result from provisions in this bill before it advances further

May 22, 2025 18:29

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Massacre After Parish Celebration in Mexico Draws Heartbroken Outcry from Bishops

The Conference of the Mexican Episcopate (CEM) released a poignant statement mourning the victims and condemning the slaughter as yet another tragic example of the country’s deteriorating security landscape

May 22, 2025 18:27

ZENIT Staff

Do you need to forgive, or have you been forgiven? This brief reflection by Pope Leo XIV is for you

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, September 13, 2026

Leo XIV in France: What the Numbers Show and What You Need to Know About a Visit That’s Already Being Called a Success

Leo XIV will encounter both enormous crowds and much smaller groups, moving between the public square and more intimate encounters

These are the first countries Pope Leo would visit according to Cardinal Sturla’s statements

Transgender Identification Surges Among Young Adults: A Generational Shift or a Social Phenomenon?

Bible Sales Soar in USA So Far in 2025

UN Uses AI to Target Adolescents on Controversial Issues

Can a priest of the Polish National Catholic Church receive Communion in a Catholic church?

New UN Treaty Allows for Virtual Child P*rn

Faith at Work: Accenture Leads the Charge as Corporate America Redefines Religious Inclusion

35-year-old Christian tortured and killed. Activists: ‘Not an isolated case’

Study Shows That Practicing Catholics Are More Faithful to Tradition

First woman at apex of Vatican dicastery in Pope Leo XIV era

U.S. Bishops Encourage Lawmakers to Protect Human Life and Dignity and Uphold the Common Good in Reconciliation Legislation

Massacre After Parish Celebration in Mexico Draws Heartbroken Outcry from Bishops