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

Apr 24, 2026 16:24

Jorge Enrique Mújica

56 percent of American adults still identify with the religion in which they were raised Photo: Getty Images

Holy Land

150 Jewish leaders condemn the desecration of a crucifix in Lebanon: here is what the letter says

Among the signatories are figures with longstanding involvement in interreligious dialogue, including leaders associated with organizations dedicated to Jewish-Christian relations

Apr 22, 2026 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

As public health systems continue to grapple with addiction as one of the defining challenges of modern societies, the evidence suggests that faith—far from being marginal—may represent an underutilized resource in the search for effective and humane responses

Apr 22, 2026 17:11

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Causes of Saints•Good News•Local Church

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

The choice followed a public consultation process launched by the Chicago Park District after the removal of a statue of Christopher Columbus between 2019 and 2020, amid widespread protests linked to racial justice movements

Apr 22, 2026 17:07

Tim Daniels

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Priests•Religious Freedom

Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

At the center of the storm is President Gustavo Petro, who, during a recent cabinet meeting, publicly rebuked a priest from the Parish of the Holy Family in Bogotá

Apr 21, 2026 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Central to the meeting was the preparation for a gathering scheduled from June 23 to 25, 2026. This event will serve as a preparatory stage for the Continental Evaluation Assemblies planned for early 2028

Apr 21, 2026 17:49

ZENIT Staff

“On the Universality of the Church and the Importance of Dialogue”: A Reflection by Leo XIV

Address by Pope Leo XIV to the Delegation of “Weltkirche & Dialog” from the Archdiocese of Cologne

“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

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

United Kingdom: Report reveals that 10 acts of crime or vandalism are committed against churches every day

Study shows that young women are more likely than young men to have lost their religious faith

Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

This is how New York’s progressive administration is harassing nuns who care for the terminally ill

150 Jewish leaders condemn the desecration of a crucifix in Lebanon: here is what the letter says

Spirituality as a Protective Factor: New Data Reinforces Religion’s Role in Combating Addiction

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church