The Marriage Question in America: Why Fewer People Are Saying “I Do”

May 20, 2026 09:46

ZENIT Staff

A new analysis suggests that the reasons behind America's retreat from marriage may be found less

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops•Homosexuality

A cardinal with voting rights has spoken out against a controversial pro-gay synodal report

The most immediate concern involves the report’s treatment of same-sex relationships. The document presents testimonies from individuals with homosexual attractions without providing the Church’s moral framework for understanding these experiences

May 19, 2026 10:19

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism

English Anglicans report a fifth consecutive year of increased church attendance

In a typical week, around 707,000 people attended Church of England services, a modest increase of 0.7 percent over the previous year and a notable rise of 15.5 percent since 2021, when churches were still recovering from the effects of COVID-era restrictions

May 19, 2026 09:56

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Priests

Nigeria: Priest Released After Three Months in Captivity

Father Nathaniel Asuwaye was kidnapped on Saturday, 7th February, when gunmen attacked Holy Trinity Parish in Karku, Kaduna State, where he serves as Parish Priest.

May 19, 2026 09:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

According to the contents of the letter, Pezeshkian accused Israel and the United States of carrying out actions that he described as responsible for thousands of casualties and widespread destruction

May 18, 2026 18:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

U.S. bishops announce the consecration of the country to the Sacred Heart on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of independence

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11

May 18, 2026 17:48

ZENIT Staff

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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The Marriage Question in America: Why Fewer People Are Saying “I Do”

The percentage of Russians who identify as Orthodox has plummeted, while the sense of belonging among those who remain has grown stronger: this is revealed by a recent survey

Another attack on Christian symbols in Jerusalem: Jews spit on an image of the Virgin Mary

Nigeria: Fulani Militias Kill 19 Christians in Plateau Attacks

PHOTO GALLERY: A look back at the visit of the leader of Lebanon’s Armenian community to Pope Leo XIV

Trump announces the killing of the second-in-command of the Islamic State in Nigeria

Growing Up Christian in the Churchless Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A cardinal with voting rights has spoken out against a controversial pro-gay synodal report

English Anglicans report a fifth consecutive year of increased church attendance

Nigeria: Priest Released After Three Months in Captivity

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

U.S. bishops announce the consecration of the country to the Sacred Heart on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of independence