Israel Asks for Peace Yet Invades Iran: The Logic of Reasoning of the Only «Iranian Cardinal»

Jun 22, 2025 07:27

Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, a Belgian Catholic Prelate who has served as Archbishop of Tehran–Isfahan Photo: El Periódico

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

500 Attacks on U.S. Catholic Churches since May 2020 to 2025

The attacks on Catholic churches have been widespread across the country, affecting 43 states plus DC. The top ten states with the most attacks are California (69), New York (57), Pennsylvania (35), Florida (23), Texas (23), New Jersey (19), Ohio (18), Oregon (18), Colorado (17), and Massachusetts (16).

Jun 20, 2025 14:20

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Testimonies

Woman in jail for 11 years for abortion: Canadian who opposed baby killing freed

What distinguishes Gibbons from most activists is not just her persistence, but the personal cost she has incurred. Over the past three decades, she has been arrested numerous times and spent an estimated 11 years behind bars—not for violent action or disruption, but for quiet, prayerful witness in the vicinity of abortion facilities.

Jun 20, 2025 14:18

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

First Italian poll shows Pope Leo XIV surpasses Francis and Benedict in popularity

Unlike his recent predecessors, Pope Leo XIV’s appeal seems to transcend political divisions, a noteworthy development in Italy’s polarized landscape. Voters from nearly all major parties report high levels of approval

Jun 19, 2025 19:20

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV surpasses Francis in popularity according to first published survey: these are the percentages

These figures place Pope Leo ahead of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in early approval ratings among U.S. Catholics. A comparable poll from 2015 showed Francis with a 59 percent favorability rating two years into his papacy

Jun 19, 2025 19:12

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Leader of all U.S. bishops to migrants: “Count on our commitment to accompany you in these difficult times”

Statement by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President of the U.S. Catholic Bishops in response to increased immigration enforcement actions

Jun 18, 2025 19:26

ZENIT Staff

Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

Remarks by Pope Leo XIV at a press conference during the flight from Equatorial Guinea to Rome, following his apostolic journey to four African countries

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Israel Asks for Peace Yet Invades Iran: The Logic of Reasoning of the Only «Iranian Cardinal»

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out on the Situation in Iran: No Armed Victory Outweighs the Pain of Mothers and the Fear of Children

3 very interesting challenges from the Pope to politicians and rulers at a meeting at the Vatican

Ireland: adult baptisms on the rise, a hopeful sign of a renewing church

Australia: data suggest that more and more people are seeking God

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, although Christianity is the largest, according to study

Orthodox join Catholics in suing Democratic Party government in Washington for confessional secrecy

500 Attacks on U.S. Catholic Churches since May 2020 to 2025

Woman in jail for 11 years for abortion: Canadian who opposed baby killing freed

First Italian poll shows Pope Leo XIV surpasses Francis and Benedict in popularity

Leo XIV surpasses Francis in popularity according to first published survey: these are the percentages

Leader of all U.S. bishops to migrants: “Count on our commitment to accompany you in these difficult times”