Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

Apr 26, 2026 21:38

ZENIT Staff

The five Patron Saints of WYD Seoul 2027

Good News•Local Church•Young People

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

Apr 24, 2026 20:49

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult”

The court’s reasoning is notable not so much for endorsing a doctrinal judgment about a religious group, but for clarifying the legal scope of expression in matters of public interest

Apr 24, 2026 20:31

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Why do people stay with (or leave) religion? Interesting findings from a study

Taken together, these findings depict a religious landscape marked not by sudden collapse but by gradual reconfiguration. Belief, meaning, and personal experience remain central drivers of affiliation, while institutional credibility and cultural alignment increasingly shape decisions to stay or leave

Apr 24, 2026 16:24

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Christian Doctrine Threatens ‘Psychological Harm’ to Child, According to Maine Judge’s Ruling

As Maine District Court Judge Jennifer Nofsinger notes, Bradeen was horrified to discover that Ava heard sermons “about warfare, fallen angels, and eternal suffering.” The church—imagine this—“teaches that people can only be saved by meeting God on God’s terms.”

Apr 23, 2026 21:15

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Mexico: Catholic Majority, Invisible Representation in Congress

In a representative democracy, one would expect that the fundamental characteristics of society (including its religious identity) would be reflected to some degree in its legislative bodies.

Apr 23, 2026 20:54

ZENIT Staff

“I’ve never seen anything like it”: Leon XIV recounts his trip to Africa and the impact his encounter with prisoners in Guinea had on him

General Audience with the Pope, April 29, 2026, on the Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea

Some Characteristics of the Papal Diplomatic Priest: The Tasks Assigned by Leo XIV to Those Preparing to Become His Ambassadors

Address by the Holy Father to the community of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

Which “thieves” have tried to break into our fold? The Pope’s thoughtful response

Holy Land: Catholic Church denounces Jewish settlers’ encroachment on church-owned properties. Israeli government seeks to mend relations

What does it mean to be a Christian in politics? Pope Leo XIV’s response during his first meeting with MEPs

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

Foundation Promoted by Pope Francis Proposes FIFA’s «Rag Ball» Award to Recognize Social Commitment

Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult”

Why do people stay with (or leave) religion? Interesting findings from a study

Christian Doctrine Threatens ‘Psychological Harm’ to Child, According to Maine Judge’s Ruling

Mexico: Catholic Majority, Invisible Representation in Congress