“Not in my name”: German bishop turns his back on document full of gender ideology from his country’s episcopate

Nov 12, 2025 17:11

ZENIT Staff

Mons. Stefan Oster, Bishop of Passau Photo: InfoCatólica

Pope Leo XIV

Here you can watch the new documentary about Pope Leo XIV released by the Vatican for free

“Leo from Chicago” follows the documentary “Leo of Peru”

Nov 11, 2025 19:08

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

“Serious and false”: the response of the Diocese of Cádiz to accusations of abuse against its bishop

The allegations first appeared in «El País», a newspaper known for its persistent scrutiny of the Catholic Church. The publication has long been criticized by Church officials and media analysts for what they describe as ideological bias and methodological flaws in its reporting on abuse cases

Nov 11, 2025 19:04

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV creates the position of deputy manager of the Prefecture of the Papal Household for an African Augustinian

At 48, Daleng belongs to a generation of African clergy whose formation has been both local and cosmopolitan — rooted in vibrant Christian communities and refined in the academies of Rome

Nov 11, 2025 18:59

ZENIT Staff

Good News

Bringing Faith to Where the Students Are: The (Success) Story of Father Richard at the University of Mary Washington

About a year ago, he began setting up his “portable office” at an outdoor table next to the campus café, with a sign that read: “Hello! I’m a Catholic priest! Feel free to ask me a question, say hello, or chat if you’d like!”

Nov 10, 2025 17:28

Dante Alba, LC

Good News•Testimonies

Famous NBA Coach Reveals He Wants to Become a Catholic Deacon

Mazzulla insists that his identity does not depend on trophies. “Sports give you joy and frustration, but they don’t define you. What defines you is whom you serve and how you use your gifts,” he explained.

Nov 10, 2025 17:26

Dante Alba, LC

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

“Not in my name”: German bishop turns his back on document full of gender ideology from his country’s episcopate

Syria: Christians return to Ghassaniyah

Scotland: Bishops announces new office of Communications and Evangelisation

Spain’s anti-clerical government presents winning project to redefine the Valley of the Fallen from the left

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

From Oklahoma and Brownsville: these are the new bishops chosen to lead the US episcopate

Here you can watch the new documentary about Pope Leo XIV released by the Vatican for free

“Serious and false”: the response of the Diocese of Cádiz to accusations of abuse against its bishop

Pope Leo XIV creates the position of deputy manager of the Prefecture of the Papal Household for an African Augustinian

Bringing Faith to Where the Students Are: The (Success) Story of Father Richard at the University of Mary Washington

Famous NBA Coach Reveals He Wants to Become a Catholic Deacon