U.S.: Department of Defense reduces the number of recognized religious denominations. Catholics remain on the list

Jun 08, 2026 09:30

Tim Daniels

U.S. Department of Defense

General Audience•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Leo XIV

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Jun 03, 2026 17:12

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Pope Leo XIV

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

Jun 03, 2026 17:02

Covadonga Asturias

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

Before the Pope’s arrival: a survey reveals the popularity of Pope Leo XIV, as well as the expectations and topics of interest among those who will welcome him in Spain

The poll, commissioned by the organizers of the papal visit and conducted by GAD3 among registered participants and volunteers, provides a snapshot not of Spanish society as a whole, but of those who have already committed themselves to attending the events

Jun 03, 2026 10:22

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Good News•Local Church

From Film Actor to Governor of India’s Seventh Most Populous State: This Is the First Catholic to Reach a High-Ranking Position in a Hindu Country

His name is Joseph Vijay. He studied at Loyola College Chennai, and his profession has been acting. He is a well-known film star who now holds the most important position in his state.

Jun 03, 2026 08:05

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Attempt to undermine the sacrament of confession fails in the French Parliament

The proposal emerged in the aftermath of the Bétharram abuse scandal, which triggered hundreds of allegations linked to a Catholic school run by the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Bétharram.

Jun 02, 2026 17:26

Covadonga Asturias

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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U.S.: Department of Defense reduces the number of recognized religious denominations. Catholics remain on the list

The Pope’s powerful homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi: may religiosity not be a museum of the past, but a school of faith from which we can draw inspiration even today

This is How Mexico’s Leftist Supreme Court Works to Decriminalize Abortion Up to Birth

Pope Responds to Young People: Favorite Saints, How Can They Discern What Helps a Young Person Discover God’s Voice

Turkey seizing Christian and Yazidi land for energy development

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

UFOs, Demons, and Ecclesial Boundaries: Why Washington’s Archbishop Removed a High-Profile Exorcist

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

Before the Pope’s arrival: a survey reveals the popularity of Pope Leo XIV, as well as the expectations and topics of interest among those who will welcome him in Spain

From Film Actor to Governor of India’s Seventh Most Populous State: This Is the First Catholic to Reach a High-Ranking Position in a Hindu Country

Attempt to undermine the sacrament of confession fails in the French Parliament