China in the Heart of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Jan 22, 2026 19:28

in the presence of the artist and numerous members of the Chinese community of Paris, Archbishop Michel Aupetit blessed the newly decorated Chapel in memory of Saint Paul Chen

Young People

In an Era of Doom Scrolling, Young Listeners Are Choosing Hope — and Finding It Through Christian Hip-Hop

Holy Culture Radio’s programming blends energizing beats with meaningful conversation, featuring both legendary and next-generation Christian hip-hop artists alongside talk shows that address purpose, culture, faith and community impact

Jan 21, 2026 17:51

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV receives leaders of the most important traditional Catholic community (in communion with Rome) in audience

This audience also provided an opportunity to evoke any misunderstandings and obstacles that the Fraternity encounters in certain places and to answer questions from the Supreme Pontiff

Jan 21, 2026 17:47

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

New Mass Kidnapping of Christians in Nigeria

The region, considered strategic because it is located in a transition zone between the predominantly Muslim north and the predominantly Christian south, has frequently been targeted by criminal group and armed militias, which operate by taking advantage of the weak State presence in rural areas.

Jan 21, 2026 17:38

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

USA: A Catholic Vice President Returns to the National Mall as the Pro-Life Movement Tests Its Political Moment

Vance occupies a singular place in contemporary American politics. He is only the second Catholic to serve as vice president of the United States, a fact not lost on organizers or participants of an event that has long drawn heavily from Catholic and evangelical constituencies

Jan 21, 2026 17:25

Tim Daniels

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump invited the Vatican to the new “Peace Board.” The Holy See confirms that Leo XIV is considering accepting

Trump’s initiative envisions the creation of a new international body aimed at steering a political settlement in Gaza, an idea he has presented as an alternative to what he considers the chronic ineffectiveness of the United Nations

Jan 21, 2026 11:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV won’t be visiting the U.S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here’s what we know

The papal vehicle, now rebranded as the “Hopemobile,” will not simply travel as a static exhibit. Organizers intend it to become a focal point for public encounters, prayer gatherings, and moments of reflection along the route. The objective is twofold: to raise funds for humanitarian programs and to bring the reality of war’s victims

“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

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China in the Heart of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

A U.S. Ambassador, Christian Zionism, and an Unusual Clash with the Churches of Jerusalem

How Catholicism declined in Latin America over 10 years: study shows growth in agnosticism and other interesting data

Breaking the silence: the nun who shows her face and accuses an Indian bishop of ongoing sexual abuse

The Catholic Church in Venezuela After Nicolás Maduro

Is it morally acceptable for the military to disobey Trump if he orders an invasion of Greenland? Response from the former president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops

Vatican employee satisfaction data published: survey reveals fatigue, fear, and demand for dignity

In an Era of Doom Scrolling, Young Listeners Are Choosing Hope — and Finding It Through Christian Hip-Hop

Leo XIV receives leaders of the most important traditional Catholic community (in communion with Rome) in audience

New Mass Kidnapping of Christians in Nigeria

USA: A Catholic Vice President Returns to the National Mall as the Pro-Life Movement Tests Its Political Moment

Trump invited the Vatican to the new “Peace Board.” The Holy See confirms that Leo XIV is considering accepting