Vittorio Messori, the great Catholic apologist and “reporter of the faith,” has died

Apr 07, 2026 18:03

ZENIT Staff

Vittorio Messori Photo: AICA

Pro Life•Testimonies

Puerto Rico’s pro-life governor redefines the concept of “human being” in criminal law, opening a new phase in the abortion debate

Puerto Rico has inserted the question of unborn personhood more deeply into its legal code. In doing so, it has not only amended a statute but intensified a debate that extends well beyond the island’s shores

Feb 17, 2026 18:10

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Young Hebrew-speaking Catholics aim to build a culture of respect and dialogue between communities

The St James Vicariate serves seven communities of Hebrew-speaking Catholics across Israel, as well as a small community of Russian-speaking Catholics.

Feb 02, 2026 19:04

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Testimonies

Woman Accused of Harassment Simply for Praying Outside An Abortion Clinic

Claire Brennan was convicted for staging an illegal protest and appealed the conviction, while David Hall admitted his guilt. Lawyer Christian Concern described the conviction as «an unprecedented development.» The woman filed a motion to recuse the presiding judge of the County Court, Ciaran Moynagh, due to his extensive history of pro-abortion activism.

Jan 23, 2026 18:17

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Good News•Local Church•Testimonies•Young People

Carmelite friar who prays the Rosary online at 4 a.m. becomes Brazil’s most-watched streamer in 2025

Yet Frei Gilson’s success also challenges some assumptions about digital religion. In an era dominated by algorithms favoring brevity, his most popular content remains lengthy, repetitive and explicitly devotional

Jan 18, 2026 12:31

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Muslim police officer who died saving Christians on New Year’s Eve

On the night of 31 December, Mohamed Massat stopped an ISIS terrorist who wanted to attack a church, paying for his gesture with his life. Six months ago, there was an attack against Mar Elias in Damascus. Many today praise his courage, pointing to him as an example for Syria today.

Jan 05, 2026 11:29

ZENIT Staff

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pratt described the opportunity to work with the Pope and the Vatican as an extraordinary honor, expressing gratitude for the trust and access granted to the production. He said St. Peter’s story remains fundamental to Christian faith and that he was grateful to help bring the apostle’s legacy to the screen.

Vittorio Messori, the great Catholic apologist and “reporter of the faith,” has died

Ben Gannon, Premier League Forward, Is a Devotee of Saint Michael the Archangel

Some Priests Need Therapy, and This Is Not a Sign of Weak Faith or Lack of Prayer, Says Father Mariusz Marszalek

After Reason, What Remains? The Death of Jürgen Habermas and His Unfinished Dialogue with Faith

This was the funeral of the Lebanese Catholic priest who died in Israeli army bombings

The testimony of faith of Christian cricket champion Sanju Samson

A Bishop in War-Torn Sudan: Not Being in the Room That Night Saved My Life, Giving Me One More Day for Mission and Evangelization

Puerto Rico’s pro-life governor redefines the concept of “human being” in criminal law, opening a new phase in the abortion debate

Young Hebrew-speaking Catholics aim to build a culture of respect and dialogue between communities

Woman Accused of Harassment Simply for Praying Outside An Abortion Clinic

Carmelite friar who prays the Rosary online at 4 a.m. becomes Brazil’s most-watched streamer in 2025

Muslim police officer who died saving Christians on New Year’s Eve