USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

ZENIT Staff

At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today’s world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

ZENIT Staff

They express special thanks to the Italian Authorities, the City of Rome, the Security Service, Civil Protection, the media, and the workers, including employees of the Holy See and the Governorate of Vatican City State.

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

Joachin Meisner Hertz

But critics are raising alarms that the initiative, far from being a neutral academic inquiry, may instead be advancing a politicized, Islamocentric vision of European history — one that downplays or reframes the continent’s Christian foundations

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

Tim Daniels

According to Guttmacher’s analysis, more than one million abortions were performed in states without total bans, marking a marginal but significant increase from the previous year

Opus Dei postpones reform of its Statutes after Pope Francis’ death

ZENIT Staff

nstead of the full agenda initially planned—which included discussions on pastoral strategies for the next eight years and a major revision of the Prelature’s statutes—the congress will now focus exclusively on the essential task of renewing leadership positions.

German Episcopate issues guidelines for blessing same-sex couples (among others)

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Among the most notable features is the permission granted to laypeople with episcopal authorization to perform these blessings. This move underscores an openness that aligns with the German «Synodal Way»—a controversial reform movement long seeking more radical changes in Church practice and governance.

Cardinal Becciu will not participate in Conclave: “even though I am convinced of my innocence”

Valentina di Giorgio

Initial discussions among some cardinals reportedly included the possibility of voting on Becciu’s eligibility to join the Conclave. However, that internal tension appears to have been diffused with the cardinal’s voluntary step back.

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Rafael Llanes

Our intention is to facilitate a balanced judgment before the white smoke rises over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Countdown to a new Pope begins: Conclave to start on May 7. Here are more details

ZENIT Staff

The timeline of events adheres closely to the stipulations laid out in «Universi Dominici Gregis», the apostolic constitution issued by John Paul II and later refined by Benedict XVI