Study reveals that 2 out of 10 adults have abandoned the faith they grew up in: Christianity and Buddhism most affected

Apr 03, 2025 18:39

In some regions, such as India, Israel, Nigeria, and Thailand, religious stability remains strong Photo: Conferencia Episcopal de Chile

Local Church•Vocations•Young People

A New Generation of Religious: 7 out of 10 have a university degree

Gray and his colleagues relied on national surveys and data from Google Trends, which tracks fluctuations in search activity for terms related to Mass attendance. Though not a direct measurement, these digital signals provide insights into how people’s religious practices evolve over time.

Feb 13, 2025 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people•Vatican Diplomacy•Young People

Pope at summit on children’s rights: tough on abortion and child exploitation, announces exhortation on childhood

Pope’s words on the occasion of the World Meeting on the Rights of the Child entitled “Let us love and protect them”.

Feb 04, 2025 18:08

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Young People

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

The legislation’s imprecise wording also leaves its reach ambiguous. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat are explicitly targeted, but YouTube, deemed more educational, is likely to be exempt. This distinction raises questions about consistency in the application of the law.

Nov 30, 2024 19:23

Elizabeth Owens

Pope Francis•Young People

“Invest in Life”: Pope Francis Urges Road Safety Awareness

The Pope encouraged the Federation to continue its dual mission of managing the sport of motorcycling and promoting international representation while prioritizing road safety education

Nov 25, 2024 19:34

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Young People

3 means that can help to move forward with courage in life, according to Pope Francis

Pope’s Homily at the Mass for Christ the King of the Universe and World Youth Day 2024

Nov 24, 2024 21:55

ZENIT Staff

Amid the polarization between Trump and Leo XIV, U.S. police respond to a bomb threat at the home of the Pope’s brother

Police in New Lenox, a suburban community outside Chicago, responded on the evening of April 15 at approximately 6:30 p.m. to reports of a bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, one of the Pope’s two older brothers

Leo XIV on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people

Pope Benedict XVI appeared three times, while Francis was featured on six occasions, reflecting different phases in the Church’s engagement with global issues

Study reveals that 2 out of 10 adults have abandoned the faith they grew up in: Christianity and Buddhism most affected

He refused to convert to Islam and was brutally attacked in Pakistan: the case of a young Catholic man

Organizational Leadership: Marian University Launches Innovative Online Doctorate Program

How to screen-proof your kids for Lent

Another Diocese Is Added to the Lowering of Age to Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

LGBTQ+ Identification in the U.S. Reaches New High, Driven by Younger Generations

Magis Digital: the Jesuits’ training program to prepare young people for the digital environment

A New Generation of Religious: 7 out of 10 have a university degree

Pope at summit on children’s rights: tough on abortion and child exploitation, announces exhortation on childhood

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

“Invest in Life”: Pope Francis Urges Road Safety Awareness

3 means that can help to move forward with courage in life, according to Pope Francis