Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

Apr 22, 2026 17:11

Weekly participation in religious services is associated with an 18 percent reduction in the consumption of alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances.

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Israeli Army Replaces Crucifix Destroyed in Lebanon and Sentences Involved Soldiers to 30 Days in Prison

The military response was swift and unusually explicit. Following an internal investigation, the army israeli concluded that the conduct of those involved “completely deviated” from its ethical standards. The soldier who carried out the act, along with another who documented it, was removed from combat

Apr 21, 2026 08:42

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

Apr 20, 2026 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Pope Francis’ Last Words Are Published One Year After His Death

The gesture encapsulates the Pontiff’s personality: approachable, humble, and attentive to those around him. The author considers it a synthesis of his way of living the priestly ministry with direct, informal interactions.

Apr 20, 2026 18:47

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israeli soldier vandalizes a crucifix in Lebanon: Israel responds, and so do the polls

The Israeli Defense Forces acknowledged that the soldier involved was operating in southern Lebanon and described the act as incompatible with military values. An investigation has been opened, with assurances that appropriate disciplinary measures will follow

Apr 20, 2026 18:45

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Jesus Christ AI: This Is the God “Transformed” Into Artificial Intelligence That Already Exists and Aims to Redefine the Religious Experience

At the center of the controversy is a feature introduced in December 2025, just days before Christmas, which offers users the possibility of engaging in voice or video conversations with an AI-generated figure inspired visually by a popular television portrayal of Jesus (The Chosen) and trained on the King James Bible

Apr 20, 2026 18:04

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

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Israeli Army Replaces Crucifix Destroyed in Lebanon and Sentences Involved Soldiers to 30 Days in Prison

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Francis’ Last Words Are Published One Year After His Death

Israeli soldier vandalizes a crucifix in Lebanon: Israel responds, and so do the polls

Jesus Christ AI: This Is the God “Transformed” Into Artificial Intelligence That Already Exists and Aims to Redefine the Religious Experience