Nigerian Court Rules Religious Police Cannot Arrest Christian Woman for Converting from Islam

Aug 23, 2026 13:27

Sarah took refuge with a Christian family, the Abaras, and while living with them, converted to Christianity herself. Photo: ADF

Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV•Woman

Mexican, a woman, a layperson, and former president of EWTN: this is the woman Pope Leo XIV chose as the first prefect of the Dicastery for Communication

Five years ago, Pope Francis publicly lamented what he described as criticism coming from a major Catholic television network (EWTN). Today, under a different pontificate, a senior executive from that same organization has been entrusted with directing the Vatican’s own communications apparatus.

Jun 02, 2026 17:15

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pro Life•Woman

Do More Women Die Where Pro-Life Laws Are Passed? What A Study Shows

Data shows that the ban on abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, which occurs about six weeks after conception, reduced the number of abortions in Iowa by 40% since July 29, 2024. The same occurred in Indiana, with a 98% decrease in abortions.

May 21, 2026 09:28

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Good News•Pro Life•Testimonies•Woman

Sister Paulina Melite: The «David vs. Goliath» of the Pro-Life Movement in India and Her Impressive Work

One of the most important milestones of the Movement led by Sister Paulina Melite has been the organization of the National March for Life, which began in 2021. This annual event arose from the need to make visible a cause that, according to the nun, remained fragmented and without a unified voice.

May 03, 2026 12:30

Dante Alba, LC

Ecumenism•Rome•Woman

Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome

During the meeting, particular attention was given to the theme of “walking together,” a central image in the Church’s current journey. Walking together implies recognizing and embracing differences — cultural, spiritual, and theological — while seeking a common path oriented toward building authentic relationships and fostering unity

May 01, 2026 17:52

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Woman•Young People

Study shows that young women are more likely than young men to have lost their religious faith

43 percent of women under the age of 30 now identify as religiously unaffiliated. This marks a sharp increase from 29 percent in 2013

Apr 23, 2026 20:31

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Nigerian Court Rules Religious Police Cannot Arrest Christian Woman for Converting from Islam

Iraq’s Court of Cassation affirms woman’s right to be classified as Christian in state’s official database

For the first time, a Jewish woman will serve as president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America

Virginia College Student Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Equal Treatment of Students

Queen of England Meets with a Group of Catholic Nuns Fighting Human Trafficking

Why Are Feminists Angry at the UN Security Council?

A Desire to Serve: From the Longest-Living YouTuber Nun to Women Collaborating with Key Dicasteries

Mexican, a woman, a layperson, and former president of EWTN: this is the woman Pope Leo XIV chose as the first prefect of the Dicastery for Communication

Do More Women Die Where Pro-Life Laws Are Passed? What A Study Shows

Sister Paulina Melite: The «David vs. Goliath» of the Pro-Life Movement in India and Her Impressive Work

Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome

Study shows that young women are more likely than young men to have lost their religious faith