Holy Shroud, medieval painting? The response of three Italian scientists to a Brazilian “researcher”

Feb 11, 2026 18:25

Valentina di Giorgio

Photo: Quinta Fuerza

Causes of Saints•Local Church

USA: Visionary of Our Lady of Champion Declared «Servant of God»

The declaration of Adele Brice as a Servant of God marks the beginning of the diocesan phase in the investigation into her life.

Feb 09, 2026 18:02

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

The clearest confirmation to date came on February 9, when Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop of Sydney and executive director of Eucharist28, publicly stated that the Pope had personally signaled his willingness to attend

Feb 09, 2026 17:19

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Local Church

Vatican approves beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American bishop who won an Emmy

Few American churchmen have left a public footprint comparable to that of Fulton Sheen

Feb 09, 2026 17:07

Tim Daniels

Local Church

These Are the Most Important Moments During the Extraordinary Month of Exposition of the Mortal Remains of Saint Francis of Assisi

The solemn Eucharistic celebration that will conclude the exposition of the mortal remains of Saint Francis will take place on Sunday, March 22 at 5:00 PM, presided over by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna and President of the Italian Episcopal Conference.

Feb 09, 2026 16:59

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival

The proposed law also prohibits artists or entities convicted of religious intolerance, particularly Christianophobia, from being hired with public funds by the city of Salvador.

Feb 09, 2026 16:54

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Cuban bishops cancel special visit to the Pope: there is no gasoline in the country, not even for airplanes

When the visit is eventually rescheduled, it will likely carry an added layer of gravity. The reports the bishops bring to Rome will speak not only of parish life and vocations but also of blackouts, migration and the search for dialogue in a climate of scarcity

Pope Leo XIV Suppresses Body Created by Pope Francis: The Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day

In a Chirograph, the Pope notes that he shares Pope Francis’s request «that the Church pay attention to children also by instituting a Day dedicated to them,» which implies that World Children’s Day will continue to be celebrated.

Holy Shroud, medieval painting? The response of three Italian scientists to a Brazilian “researcher”

Capuchin Franciscan friar marries transgender couple in Argentina; bishop announces sanctions

Pope Leo XIV’s Beautiful Letter To Priests of Madrid (That Every Priest or Future Priest Should Read)

Monaco will be the second destination for a trip by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March 2026: here is what is known

China’s “official” Catholic Church aligns itself with the policies of the Chinese Communist government

Has Gen Z’s Relationship With Religion Really Shifted? A New Chapter in Belief

Secularized Netherlands joins list of countries showing percentage growth in conversions to Catholicism

USA: Visionary of Our Lady of Champion Declared «Servant of God»

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

Vatican approves beatification of Fulton Sheen, the American bishop who won an Emmy

These Are the Most Important Moments During the Extraordinary Month of Exposition of the Mortal Remains of Saint Francis of Assisi

Brazil Against Christianophobia: Proposal to Ban Costumes Mocking Christianity at Carnival