Which is the least Christian and Catholic city in the United States?

Salesians elect as new Superior General a Maltese who did not participate in elective General Chapter

ZENIT Staff

As per Salesian tradition, the Rector Major is not just the leader of the congregation but also its spiritual father, responsible for guiding and unifying the global Salesian Family for the next six years.

 

Vatican Launches New Pastoral Guide to Strengthen Advocacy for Human Life

ZENIT Staff

The document is the result of extensive dialogue with bishops from around the world, many of whom expressed their concerns during their “ad limina” visits to Rome.

‘A really positive contribution’: study reveals lifelong benefits of Catholic education

ZENIT Staff

The VCEA study revealed that people who attended Catholic schools earn higher wages on average compared with government school attendees and are more likely to be employed. Beyond financial metrics, the study also found Catholic school graduates are more likely to work in industries that directly benefit the public.

King and Queen of England postpone state visit to Pope Francis

Elizabeth Owens

The reason given is the period of rest prescribed for the Pope after being discharged from the hospital on March 23.

Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea

Valentina di Giorgio

Koch has served as the head of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity since 2010, overseeing the Vatican’s efforts to foster dialogue and collaboration among Christian denominations. His extended tenure suggests that Francis values continuity in the Church’s ecumenical work at a time when unity is both a theological and practical challenge.

Verbites: 150 years at the service of the world

ZENIT Staff

Born in German-speaking countries, today more than half of the missionaries belonging to the institute founded by Arnold Janssen are from Asia, and are also on the frontline in the existential peripheries of Europe today. Now the institute is being called to reflect on mission in today’s world at an international conference In Rome from 27 to 29 March.

This was the 100th birthday of an Arab Catholic nun in the Holy Land

ZENIT Staff

The gathering was filled with warmth and joy as attendees sang «Happy Birthday» in English and Arabic. Msgr. Marcuzzo then led prayers and hymns before delivering a speech reflecting on Sister Claude’s remarkable religious life.

Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican Becomes a Minecraft Game Thanks to Microsoft

Rafael Llanes

“Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage” gives life to the patrimony of Saint Peter’s Basilica, immersing one in the interactive virtual world of Minecraft through the block game. The adventure begins by introducing the player in the Tomb of St. Peter, with archaeological research carried out in the 20th century.

Two More Catholic Priests Are Abducted in Nigeria

ZENIT Staff

According to information gathered by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Father Stephen Echezona was kidnapped on Saturday, March 22, in the diocese of Akwa, Ambara State, while at a gas station buying fuel. Just 24 hours later, the diocese of Owerri announced the abduction of Father John Ubaechu, kidnapped while driving on a road of Imo State.

Catholics are still growing in Asia, but priestly vocations decline further

ZENIT Staff

The Pontifical Yearbook for 2022-2023 was released. The number of Catholics in the world is rising, to 1.406 billion. The number of bishops and priests is still growing in Asia (+1.6 per cent), but the number of seminarians is down by 4.2 per cent. Southeast Asia is one of the few regions where the number of women religious is increasing, slightly. About 30 per cent of all nuns and 18.2 per cent of all priests live in Asia.

Which is the least Christian and Catholic city in the United States? Study reveals

ZENIT Staff

Among other major metropolitan areas, San Francisco reported the third-highest proportion of religiously unaffiliated adults at 42%, while Boston and San Diego followed closely with 40%. These numbers reflect a growing secularization in some of America’s most culturally influential urban centers.

Oxford study confirms that “sex change” operations increase suicide and depression

Elizabeth Owens

The study analyzed data from over 107,000 patients and found that individuals who underwent transition-related surgeries faced significantly higher psychological distress compared to those who did not. Men who had feminizing surgeries reported a 25.4% rate of depression—more than double the 11.5% seen in those who avoided surgery. Among women, the disparity was also evident, with 22.9% experiencing depression post-surgery compared to 14.6% of their non-surgical counterparts

Ten Things You Must Know About the Pope’s Health Now That He Has Left the Hospital

Jorge Enrique Mújica

The following questions make it possible to know first-hand some of the more concrete aspects of the Holy Father’s immediate future, his mood and even some interesting facts, which were also answered.