2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes

Aug 12, 2025 20:38

Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington. Photo: USCCB

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Five German Catholic dioceses openly oppose brochure promoting blessing of same-sex couples promoted by Episcopal Conference

The pushback is not limited to episcopal offices. The lay reform group Neuer Anfang (“New Beginnings”) has accused the German bishops of promoting the opposite of Pope Francis’ intentions, arguing that the new guidelines encourage practices far beyond the scope of Fiducia Supplicans

Aug 09, 2025 23:07

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Ecumenism

Lesbian and in a relationship: this is the new Anglican archbishop of Wales

Vann’s rise is all the more striking for the timing. The Church of England is itself in the midst of selecting a new Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed Justin Welby, whose resignation last November followed scathing criticism over his leadership during a major abuse scandal

Aug 08, 2025 23:04

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Testimonies

Brazilian Catholic priest takes Volkswagen to court for modern slavery

Volkswagen Brazil, in a statement to The Washington Post, has denied all allegations and vowed to “pursue justice” in court. The company declined to grant interviews.

Aug 08, 2025 23:00

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Church and scientists respond to superficial “study” claiming that the Shroud of Turin is not authentic

The International Center for Studies on the Shroud (CISS) has issued a technical rebuttal, stating that Moraes’s digital models “do not reflect real conditions” and “do not add anything new” to the body of knowledge

Aug 08, 2025 08:20

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Testimonies

Finland: Priests travel long distances to accompany the growing Catholic community

Finland is one of the richest countries in the world, ranked 13th on the Human Development Index, but the Catholic Church there is among the poorest in Europe.

Aug 07, 2025 08:24

ZENIT Staff

The art of refraining from taking advantage of fame, popularity, and success, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

As part of the centenary observances, the Holy See has also announced an exceptional opportunity for veneration: from 22 February to 22 March 2026, the body of Saint Francis will be brought out of its crypt

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Five German Catholic dioceses openly oppose brochure promoting blessing of same-sex couples promoted by Episcopal Conference

Lesbian and in a relationship: this is the new Anglican archbishop of Wales

Brazilian Catholic priest takes Volkswagen to court for modern slavery

Church and scientists respond to superficial “study” claiming that the Shroud of Turin is not authentic

Finland: Priests travel long distances to accompany the growing Catholic community