Faith is regaining its place in moral and cultural debates in the US, according to a study

Oct 21, 2025 12:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

most Americans still believe religion’s influence is waning

Cantenbury Catedral, headquarters of the anglican church

Pope Leo XIV•Testimonies

His Son Died of a Sudden Illness; He Wrote to the Pope and This Was His Answer

Pope Leo XIV responded personally to the father’s request, with words that went beyond a pastoral gesture, echoing the Gospel: “We hope that Domenico Maria is in Heaven with Jesus and Our Lady, and that he intercede for his family. Pray for him. Pray for him.”

Oct 19, 2025 13:00

ZENIT Staff

Church and World

How many Catholics are there in the world? The Catholic Church publishes its most recent statistics

The world percentage of Catholics increased slightly (+0,1) compared to the previous year, reaching 17,8%. The Continents register slight variations.

Oct 19, 2025 11:54

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Vocations

Asia’s Oldest Seminary Turns 360 Years: Where Is It?

The General Regional Seminary College, today known as Tinggi Katolik Seminary, was founded by the visionary Bishops Pierre Lambert de la Motte and François Pallu of the Paris Foreign Missions Society (MEP), initially with the humble name of St. Joseph Seminary.

Oct 19, 2025 06:41

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Pro Life

USA: Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments

The policies announced Thursday were pursuant to an executive order issued in February

Oct 17, 2025 01:41

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

The bells of two beautiful churches destroyed (and now restored) after the passage of Islamism in Iraq ring once again

The resurrection of these two landmarks owes much to international solidarity. The Aliph Foundation, through its “Mosul Mosaic” program, financed the restoration in partnership with Iraq’s State Board of Antiquities and Heritage

Oct 16, 2025 18:07

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.

Faith is regaining its place in moral and cultural debates in the US, according to a study

U.S. Army Decision to End Chapel Contracts Sparks Outcry from Military Catholics

Anglicanism splits: 8 out of 10 Anglicans break ties with Canterbury after the election of the first woman as primate

Applauded by some, criticized by others: this is Cardinal Schönborn’s new successor at the helm of the prestigious episcopal see of Vienna

Study reveals that priests in the US trust the Pope, but not their own bishops

After 500 years, the King of England will pray with the Pope in the Sistine Chapel (and receive a seat and royal title in the papal basilica for himself and his successors)

The Awarding of the 2025 Mission Prizes and the Winners: “God Has Given Each Family A Unique and Unrepeatable Mission”

His Son Died of a Sudden Illness; He Wrote to the Pope and This Was His Answer

How many Catholics are there in the world? The Catholic Church publishes its most recent statistics

Asia’s Oldest Seminary Turns 360 Years: Where Is It?

USA: Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments

The bells of two beautiful churches destroyed (and now restored) after the passage of Islamism in Iraq ring once again