Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

This Is the Exorcist on His Way to the Altars

ZENIT Staff

Padre Pio, who knew him personally, recognized the value of this exorcist, defining him as «a priest after the heart of God.»

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

Covadonga Asturias

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Congo’s Catholic Church Mourns, Protests, and Perseveres After Brutal Attack

ZENIT Staff

The aftermath is visible not only in the charred remains of the church but in the swelling numbers of displaced people. Many survivors fled to Bunia, where the diocese is struggling to house and feed them

Zaragoza’s Basilica of the Pillar Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans are the largest group

Covadonga Asturias

The first half of 2025 has brought unprecedented numbers of international pilgrims, with 2.64 million visitors recorded between January and June. Among them, 9,290 came in officially registered groups from 24 different countries—an increase of nearly one-third over last year.

New book reveals inner suffering of one of the visionaries of Our Lady of Fatima in the face of misunderstandings and restrictions imposed by the Vatican

ZENIT Staff

The catalyst was an incident known as the “Fuentes case.” In December 1957, Mexican priest Fr. Agustín Fuentes, then postulator for the cause of the canonization of Lúcia’s cousins, visited her. The following year, in a talk in Mexico, he attributed to her ominous and apocalyptic remarks about a global struggle between good and evil

Dominican Republic Holds Firm on Absolute Abortion Ban Despite Global Pressure

Enrique Villegas

What makes the outcome extraordinary is not only the scale of the victory, but the imbalance of forces. The Dominican pro-life movement is modest in size, lean in resources, and largely ignored by mainstream media

Vatican Issues Overhaul of Procurement Rules to Strengthen Transparency and Efficiency

ZENIT Staff

The balance between rigorous oversight and procedural simplicity has been a recurring theme in Vatican governance reforms since the apostolic constitution «Praedicate Evangelium» came into force in 2022

2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes

ZENIT Staff

The People of Life award recognizes Catholics who have answered the call outlined by Saint John Paul II in The Gospel of Life (Evangelium vitae, 1995) by dedicating themselves to pro-life activities and promoting respect for the dignity of the human person. It is bestowed in honor of their significant and longtime contributions to the culture of life.

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

Tim Daniels

The attacks appear most frequently in large states such as California (40 incidents), Pennsylvania (29), New York (25), Florida (25), and Texas (23). By contrast, several less-populated states, including Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, reported none.

Reading the Bible After the Destruction of Gaza

ZENIT Staff

The current Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is heir to Ben-Gurion’s legacy in using the Bible to legitimize and further consolidate the Occupation.

Pope Leo XIV approves labor reform on family matters for Vatican employees

Valentina di Giorgio

For the first time, Vatican employees will have the right to five fully paid working days of paternity leave following the birth of a child

Lesbian and Pro-Abortion President of the Scouts and Guides of France Resigns

ZENIT Staff

This 39-year-old woman is a member of the Socialist Party, openly LGBT+, and her positions clearly contrast with the official positions of the Catholic Church, particularly regarding abortion.