U.S. Sunday Mass attendance returns to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges persist

Feb 13, 2025 17:47

Tim Daniels

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Pro Life

Abortions decrease by almost 30% in Florida after changes in legislation

This decrease is due in principle to the change that took place last April in the laws regarding the voluntary interruption of pregnancy in this state, by which the limit of the number of weeks allowed for abortion was reduced from 15 to 6 weeks. Thus, Florida has become one of the most restrictive states in terms of laws.

Feb 11, 2025 11:44

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Marriage and Family•Pro Life

Trump Begins Shock and Awe Overhaul at USAID

It remains unclear how USAID’s overhaul will shape up. It is unlikely that the White House plans to do away with the agency entirely because it is formally established through Congressional legislation. Democratic Senators issued a letter on Tuesday calling the Trump administration’s actions “illegal.”

Feb 11, 2025 11:42

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Catholic Church in China: The Strange Case of Bishop Ji Weizhong

Once again, the CCP announced it had “elected” a bishop three months before the Pope appointed him. The Papal mandate was not mentioned in the consecration ceremony.

Feb 11, 2025 11:40

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

“Deportation hurts the dignity of many men»: Pope Francis in letter to U.S. bishops

Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the United Sates of America

Feb 11, 2025 06:41

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

European Union could ban the number 1 Catholic app in the world: Hallow

The app, which has already been banned in China, is now at risk of being shut down in Europe due to what its founder, Alex Jones, describes as an overwhelming regulatory burden.

Feb 10, 2025 20:08

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Baseball: The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a game (and a special cap) dedicated to the Pope

On August 11, during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox will distribute a limited-edition headpiece inspired by a papal mitre to fans attending the game

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U.S. Sunday Mass attendance returns to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges persist

Religious sisters are “the foot soldiers of Christ” in Zimbabwe, says bishop

Made Known Are the Winners of the 2025 Edition of the Catholic Film Festival “ Mirabili Dictu”

Explanatory Note Regarding the Faculties to Preach and Hear Confessions in the Territory of the Diocese of Rome During the Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis decrees that the liturgical feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta be added to the Church’s universal calendar

“Let the Paris Summit work on creating a public interest platform on artificial intelligence»: Pope Francis to Emmanuel Macron

Questions about liturgy: Responsories in the Office of Readings

Abortions decrease by almost 30% in Florida after changes in legislation

Trump Begins Shock and Awe Overhaul at USAID

Catholic Church in China: The Strange Case of Bishop Ji Weizhong

“Deportation hurts the dignity of many men»: Pope Francis in letter to U.S. bishops

European Union could ban the number 1 Catholic app in the world: Hallow