U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

Oct 23, 2025 17:58

ZENIT Staff

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Local Church

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

The document, the fruit of contributions from parishes, dioceses, associations, and religious movements across the country, unfolds along three main lines: the renewal of ecclesial practices and mentality, the formation of believers, and the shared responsibility in Church governance

Oct 22, 2025 22:12

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality•Young People

Is the Bible clear when it comes to homosexuality? Study shows what believers think

For Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, these numbers represent more than statistical drift; they mark a crisis of discipleship. “This shows a great need for biblical teaching,” he said, urging churches to “teach, live, and defend a biblical worldview.”

Oct 22, 2025 22:09

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

The Chinese Government and Its Code of Conduct for Internet Evangelization

This Code, published on the website chinacatholic.cn, consists of 18 articles, regulating the behaviour of religious clergy online and affecting all «approved» religious denominations. It clarifies that clergy must love the homeland, defend the leadership of the Communist Party of China, defend the socialist system, and abide by national laws, regulations, and provisions governing religious affairs.

Oct 21, 2025 15:50

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

In the end, prosecutors found no basis to substantiate the alleged crimes. The case will therefore be formally archived, with no charges filed.

Oct 21, 2025 15:48

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need

The report analyses the situation in 196 countries and documents serious violations of this right in 62 of them. Of these, 24 are classified as countries of “persecution” and 38 as “discrimination”.

Oct 21, 2025 15:45

ZENIT Staff

Poll Finds Leo XIV the Most Favorable Public Figure Among U.S. Voters

The findings come from a March 2026 poll conducted by NBC News in partnership with Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies. The survey interviewed 1,000 registered voters across the United States, producing a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.

What Does the Pope Think About Violence Against Women? A Revealing Letter Signed by Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s response is clear and profoundly pastoral. The Pontiff confesses that violence in relationships, and particularly violence against women, is a source of great suffering for him.

U.S. bishops to discuss impact, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence at November plenary meeting

A Silent Genocide? Church Leaders Welcome U.S. Investigator’s Report Exposing Systematic Erasure of Christianity in Nigeria

Is Cardinal Burke openly attacking Pope Leo? That’s what they want us to believe with Artificial Intelligence

Priest Attacked with Acid in 2018 Dies in Nicaragua

Shifting Tides in the UK: A Generation Turns Toward Life Amid Record Abortion Number

Chilean cardinal of Palestinian origin offers to mediate conflict in the Holy Land on behalf of the Pope

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

Is the Bible clear when it comes to homosexuality? Study shows what believers think

The Chinese Government and Its Code of Conduct for Internet Evangelization

Seven Legionaries of Christ and one consecrated woman charged: Chilean justice responds by closing investigation due to lack of evidence

Two out of three people suffer violations of their religious freedom, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need