Salford Diocese unveils restored cathedral for growing congregation in modern age

Jul 02, 2026 08:36

ZENIT Staff

The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, located in the heart of Salford

Local Church•Priests•Protection of vulnerable people

Are There False Accusations of Abuse Against Priests? An Italian Case Ends with the Accuser’s Conviction

The public restoration of honor for two priests, as often happens, has received far less coverage than the initial accusation and the blow to their reputations when the lawsuit was filed.

Jun 30, 2026 15:52

Rafael Llanes

Dicasteries•Ecumenism

The Vatican and Europe’s largest Protestant denomination have suspended their theological dialogue. Here is the explanation

Far from signaling the end of cooperation, both sides stressed that the interruption is intended to evaluate the experience accumulated over recent years and clarify the conditions under which the dialogue might continue more effectively

Jun 30, 2026 15:41

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

A new Pew Research Center survey conducted across 36 countries between February and May 2026 found that unfavorable views of Israel have increased in most nations compared with 2025. Positive opinions now outnumber negative ones in only four countries—India, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana—while negative perceptions dominate much of Europe, Asia and Latin America

Jun 29, 2026 16:58

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

After four days of negotiations in Washington under U.S. mediation, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country’s south

Jun 29, 2026 16:47

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Pro Life

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

Unsurprisingly, Mofokeng’s tenure as health rapporteur was celebrated by pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ groups. The organization Women Deliver delivered a statement affirming Mofokeng’s work at the Human Rights Council session where she presented her final report. The statement was co-sponsored by several other like-minded organizations and read by a “proud African trans woman” who concluded by asserting that “access to gender affirming care has been life-saving

Jun 28, 2026 17:18

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.

Salford Diocese unveils restored cathedral for growing congregation in modern age

Arizona Legislature Rejects Bill That Would Have Forced Catholic Priests to Break the Seal of Confession

South Korean government passes laws ahead of World Youth Day. A television broadcast agreement is also signed

Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Men in Women’s Sports (Even If a Man Identifies as a Woman)

Lefebvrians Respond to the Pope with an Open Letter: “Far be it from us to separate ourselves from the Roman Church”

Anglican Monastic Community Converts to Catholicism: The Inspiring Story of Faith and Perseverance of Twelve Women

Are There False Accusations of Abuse Against Priests? An Italian Case Ends with the Accuser’s Conviction

The Vatican and Europe’s largest Protestant denomination have suspended their theological dialogue. Here is the explanation

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report