Laywoman Appointed Chancellor of Mexico City Archdiocese in Historic First

Jul 06, 2025 23:42

Enrique Villegas

María Magdalena Ibarrola y Suárez and Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, Archbishop Primate of Mexico Photo: X

Testimonies•Woman

World’s oldest human being dies: nun who lived from Pius X to Pope Francis

Recognized as the oldest living person by longevity research group LongeviQuest, Sister Inah was more than a supercentenarian; she was a witness to an entire century’s transformation

May 07, 2025 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Rome•Woman

Women’s «Conclave» «Parallel» to that of Cardinals Also Takes Place in Rome

The 900 participating Superiors General are of 75 nationalities: the Continent with the greatest representation is Europe, where many Generalate Houses are located.

May 06, 2025 06:04

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Woman

UK Supreme Court rules: for legal purposes, only biological women are women

“This is more than just about bathrooms or pronouns,” said Maya Forstater, executive director of the campaign group «Sex Matters». “It restores clarity to employment law, single-sex spaces, and public policy. What we’ve won today is the recognition that women’s rights begin with defining what a woman is.”

Apr 18, 2025 00:28

Elizabeth Owens

Analysis Opinion•Woman

Why Men and Women’s Brains Are Wired Differently — And How It Affects Us All

Why would this be? Why would men and women respond differently to essentially identical brain damage? This is why: in women, language and spatial skills are controlled by both sides of the brain, while in the male brain, each is limited to one hemisphere. So, when one side was damaged, the women could compensate, whereas the men could not.

Apr 02, 2025 17:48

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Woman

Syria: Catholic woman to be in new Muslim-majority government as labor minister

The announcement over the weekend by President al-Sharaa, who confirms the commitment to build ‘a new state’. He should remain in office for five years and lead the country to the writing of the new Constitution and the first post-Assad political elections. The Kurds have rejected the new government, denouncing the lack of (real) involvement of minorities.

Apr 01, 2025 20:59

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals will return to Rome for a new Consistory in June 2026 requested by Pope Leo XIV

The January gathering brought together 170 cardinals, both electors and non-electors, marking the first such assembly of Leo XIV’s pontificate. The June meeting, he explained, will not be an isolated event

“Pray with the Pope”: A renewed invitation to pray for his monthly prayer intentions

An invitation from the Holy Father to pray for the challenges facing humanity

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Laywoman Appointed Chancellor of Mexico City Archdiocese in Historic First

8,583 Women Were Accompanied and Consoled by the Adoratrices, Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and Charity

Top UN Women’s Rights Expert Declares War on Gender Ideology

Study reveals that praying the Rosary is an important mental health ally. This is what the research says

First woman at apex of Vatican dicastery in Pope Leo XIV era

Sr. Oonah O’Shea Elected President of UISG, Brings Rural Wisdom and Bold Vision to Global Role

Revealing finding never before published: the real impact of the abortion pill on women’s health

World’s oldest human being dies: nun who lived from Pius X to Pope Francis

Women’s «Conclave» «Parallel» to that of Cardinals Also Takes Place in Rome

UK Supreme Court rules: for legal purposes, only biological women are women

Why Men and Women’s Brains Are Wired Differently — And How It Affects Us All

Syria: Catholic woman to be in new Muslim-majority government as labor minister