The “religious tax” in Italy: explanation and why it has become a recent Church-State issue

Jun 14, 2025 13:58

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025

“With the release of this survey, I ask for continued prayers for deacons and for an increase in vocations to the permanent diaconate within the United States,” said Bishop Boyea, who serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.

Jun 13, 2025 16:20

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Caritas-Jerusalem Denounces Failure to Distribute Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Anton Aafar explains the core of the problem: «We don’t just need a ceasefire, we need the opening of the corridors. They are all blocked now, so significant amounts of aid are not reaching Gaza.

Jun 13, 2025 14:06

Rafael Llanes

Justice and Peace•Young People

Law That Inspires More Countries? Trump Signs Anti-Porn – Revenge

The law was promoted last year by the Danbury Institute, a Christian group that works on public policy, following Senator Ted Cruz’s introduction of the proposal. The Institute’s President, Scott Colter, applauded the new law as an example of collaboration among Christians.

Jun 12, 2025 17:35

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: When a Solemnity Is Linked to a Parish Patron

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university

Jun 12, 2025 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV asks Catholics for the first time to pray for the same intention in June

The video presents an original prayer to the Sacred Heart. Through it, we ask Christ to help us know Him more, that we might remain with Him, and learn from His love; that He might transform us in such a way that He might become our goal in every circumstance of daily life; and that He might send us on a mission of compassion, bringing his consolation to the world

Jun 12, 2025 17:21

ZENIT Staff

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

The Pope’s remarks echoed and reinforced his Easter message delivered during the Urbi et Orbi on April 5, where he had already called on those with the power to wage war to lay down their arms and choose dialogue

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The “religious tax” in Italy: explanation and why it has become a recent Church-State issue

Opus Dei Submits Revised Statutes to Vatican After Three-Year Process of Renewal

Leo XIV to Personally Bestow Palliums in Return to Historic Ritual: A Subtle but Symbolic Shift in Papal Style

Religions in the world: Buddhism’s decline

Amid Tight Restrictions, Nicaragua Allows Rare Clergy Ordinations in Managua

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese

A Double Canonization Marks a New Papal Chapter: Leo XIV Sets Dates for Frassati, Acutis, and Seven Others

USA: A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2025

Caritas-Jerusalem Denounces Failure to Distribute Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Law That Inspires More Countries? Trump Signs Anti-Porn – Revenge

Questions about liturgy: When a Solemnity Is Linked to a Parish Patron

Pope Leo XIV asks Catholics for the first time to pray for the same intention in June