Following Controversy at the Basilica of Guadalupe, the Cardinal of Mexico City Announced Reforms Inspired by Rome and Appointed a New Rector

Jul 13, 2026 14:30

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes Photo: Insigne y Nacional Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe

Euthanasia

Euthanasia in France: For the third time, the Senate says “no.” Progressives and the French left will pass it in Parliament

Although the Senate has once again rejected the proposal, the legislative momentum now appears to favor its supporters. If the National Assembly grants final approval next week, France would join a growing number of countries that permit some form of medically assisted dying

Jul 10, 2026 13:06

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Despite the continuing decline in the number of Catholics, the Church’s tax revenue in Germany is on the rise again: here are the numbers

The so-called «church tax miracle» may therefore prove to be less a sign of ecclesial renewal than a temporary consequence of economic and demographic factors

Jul 10, 2026 12:59

ZENIT Staff

Marriage and Family

“The most important thing is forgiveness”: Chair of Marriage Care reflects on the ingredients for a strong relationship

Addressing difficulties in a marriage is not easy, and Roger shares that couples experiencing challenges wait an average of seven years before seeking professional support.

Jul 10, 2026 12:42

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Pro Life•Testimonies

Testimony from Another Catholic Monarch: Prince of Liechtenstein Says He Will Veto Pro-Abortion Law

This is not the first time the heir has intervened so directly in this debate. In 2021, a similar initiative proposed legalizing abortion during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy and included provisions regarding severe fetal disabilities. Even before the public referendum, Prince Alois announced he would exercise his right of veto if the reform succeeded.

Jul 09, 2026 12:15

Alma Recinas

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

The Pope to Young Iraqi Christians: Your Mission Is to Be Light in the Darkness

The «Ankawa Youth Meeting» is the largest Christian gathering in Iraq. It began in 2013, though it had to be suspended the following year due to the occupation of the Nineveh Plains — where Erbil is located — by ISIS and the ensuing conflict.

Jul 09, 2026 12:09

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV Returns to Peru: Government to Invest $18 Million

The government authorized the transfer of the funds to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize the Pope’s visit from November 11 to 16, according to a supreme decree published in the country’s official gazette on September 5.

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

The pattern of giving has been particularly striking. The average donation has been around €200—approximately twice the average single donation in France in 2024—and some contributions have exceeded €10,000.

Following Controversy at the Basilica of Guadalupe, the Cardinal of Mexico City Announced Reforms Inspired by Rome and Appointed a New Rector

Venezuela: The Church Steps In to Fill the Gap Left by the Socialist State in Providing Humanitarian Aid After the Earthquake. Here Are the Facts

How many Catholics are there in Mexico? What the statistics show—and the challenge they present

These are the most-visited churches in Spain in 2026, according to new research

Why Are Feminists Angry at the UN Security Council?

Italy Fights EU on Gestational Surrogacy

Questions about liturgy: Gestures and the Tabernacle

Euthanasia in France: For the third time, the Senate says “no.” Progressives and the French left will pass it in Parliament

Despite the continuing decline in the number of Catholics, the Church’s tax revenue in Germany is on the rise again: here are the numbers

“The most important thing is forgiveness”: Chair of Marriage Care reflects on the ingredients for a strong relationship

Testimony from Another Catholic Monarch: Prince of Liechtenstein Says He Will Veto Pro-Abortion Law

The Pope to Young Iraqi Christians: Your Mission Is to Be Light in the Darkness