How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S.

The Shroud of Manoppello Analyzed by Science: A Miracle That Records the Mystery of Christ’s Passion

ZENIT Staff

The Son of God Himself revealed the authenticity of this Holy Veil to mystic Maria Valtorta, and in 1963, Padre Pio said: «The Holy Face in Manoppello is the greatest miracle we have.» Science also yields to the evidence.

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Despite the turbulence, both sides have moved quickly to reaffirm the stability of their relationship. U.S. officials have insisted that ties with the Holy See remain “strong and productive,” while Vatican representatives have emphasized the importance of continued dialogue

Macron and Pope Leo XIV converge in a Vatican meeting shaped by global tensions

ZENIT Staff

For Pope Leo XIV, still in the early phase of his pontificate, the encounter offered an opportunity to engage a major European leader while reinforcing his emerging profile as a vocal advocate for peace in an increasingly polarized international environment

After forty days of silence: Jerusalem’s holy sites reopen as fragile calm returns

Elizabeth Owens

Whether this moment marks the beginning of a more stable phase or merely a pause between crises remains uncertain

Russia and Ukraine Reach a Ceasefire Agreement for Easter

ZENIT Staff

The choice of Easter is not incidental. In the Christian East, the feast is the liturgical center of the year, marking the Resurrection and carrying a strong theological emphasis on reconciliation and new life

The authentic experience of sports, team spirit, and its temptations, according to Pope Leo XIV

ZENIT Staff

Remarks by the Pope during his meeting with Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games

A new papal nuncio to manage the Holy See’s relations with the progressive German episcopate

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Van Megen has demonstrated awareness of the inherent tension between Rome and local Churches, acknowledging that divergences between papal teaching and pastoral practice are a recurring feature of Catholic life

Success Story: This Is the Residence Where 8 Out of 10 Priests with Psychological Issues Find Success

ZENIT Staff

Alongside four priests, approximately 25 professionals from various disciplines contribute to the program, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that combines spiritual direction with psychological and human formation. The results suggest a significant degree of effectiveness

The Role of Prayer in Times of War: One of the Most Heartfelt and Important Meditations of the Pontificate of Leo XIV

ZENIT Staff

Reflection of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for Peace

Why Is the Pope Going to Lebanon? What Is the Dialogue with Muslims Like? And What Is the Role of Charles de Foucauld? ZENIT’s Interview with the Cardinal of Algeria

ZENIT Staff

To better understand the Catholic Church in Algeria and the implications of the Holy Father’s Apostolic Visit, ZENIT interviewed Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, who has resided in the country for more than 22 years.

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Religious radio in the United States functions simultaneously as a tool of evangelization, a source of personal guidance, a platform for cultural commentary, and, in some cases, a vehicle for political expression

Baseball: The Chicago White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV with a game (and a special cap) dedicated to the Pope

Tim Daniels

On August 11, during a home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox will distribute a limited-edition headpiece inspired by a papal mitre to fans attending the game

A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

ZENIT Staff

The synod’s deliberations took place in close proximity to the Holy See, and included a meeting with Pope Leo XIV on April 10

Chaldean Church chooses Archbishop Amel Nona as patriarch

Pope Leo XIV: Eucharist is 'indispensable for Christian life' "It is through the Eucharist that even our hands become ‘hands of the Risen One'," the pope said. Chaldean Church chooses Archbishop Amel Nona as patriarch, succeeding Cardinal Sako His appointment comes following the resignation of Cardinal Raphael Sako, who submitted his resignation to Pope Leo XIV on March 9 amid a legal and financial scandal surrounding a former bishop. U.S.-Iran talks collapse as Vance cites nuclear impasse and Catholic leaders call for peace The high-level face-to-face talks in Pakistan followed weeks of military confrontation that began in late February and produced a tenuous two-week ceasefire, which ends April 22. Florida bishop advocates for greater access to internet, political freedom for Cubans The bishop of Palm Beach said the crisis in the neighboring island nation “has reached truly inhumane proportions … and our solidarity and response are urgently needed.”

College students launch ‘Acutis AI’ to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching.

10 prize-winning journalistic stories

Bonnie Kristian reports on the crisis of birth deserts in America and the ways midwife care can offer mothers the resources they need: patience, attention and time.

US leaders are using the language of faith while ignoring its substance as it relates to war, argues Justin R. Hawkins.

Restorative reproductive medicine is gaining popularity for good reason, but we shouldn’t oversell its potential benefits as a fertility fix.

Marvin Olasky, CT’s editor in chief, recommends 10 prize-winning journalistic stories that acknowledge sin but report redemptive twists across the globe.

Behind the Story

From deputy editor Bonnie Kristian on her midwives story today: I never liked baby dolls as a child, never expected to have kids, and never enjoyed being pregnant. But I am deeply interested in birth care and recovery, having learned firsthand of their difficulty and importance. I’m always eager to pitch first-time moms on midwifery. And, bigger-picture, I suspect birth and its aftermath are an important and often overlooked piece of the much-debated global crisis of plunging fertility rates.

Time and again I’ve seen young women online say they don’t want to have children because pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period seem too painful and medically risky. Sometimes I find those worries overblown or uninformed, but they aren’t groundless. A better approach to delivering babies and helping their mothers heal couldn’t alone stave off the Children of Men scenario. But it might well help.   Connecticut lawmakers scrapped plans to regulate Christian camps, including vacation Bible school, after intense opposition from local churches. Dozens of pastors, politicians, and other speakers are planning a continuous seven-day public reading of the Bible in Washington, DC. A Tennessee church is offering free gas fill-ups to commuters amid high prices.   Today in Christian History April 13, 655 (traditional date): Martin, pope from 649 to 655, dies in banishment. History remembers him as the last pope venerated as a martyr.

Pete Hegseth’s holy war:

A president and a pope: The world’s most influential Americans are at odds over Iran
The Associated Press: Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans.
The Guardian: Trump calls Pope Leo ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ in extraordinary broadside

 

More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows
NPR: A new estimate projects that 442 of the nation’s 1,700 private, nonprofit four-year colleges and universities, with a combined 670,000 students, are at risk of closing or having to merge within the next 10 years.

 

St. Paul remade human history. How did he do it?*
The New Yorker: New scholarship reconsiders the apostle who turned a Jewish sect into a world religion — and whose legacy remains contested two millennia later.

 

Pete Hegseth’s holy war: The militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran
The Guardian: The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?

 

Catholic sisters sue for exemption to LGBTQ+ rights law in NY nursing homes
Religion News Service: The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne say they and their employees could face fines and jail time if they don’t comply with a law mandating they care for transgender patients according to their gender identities.

IS TRUMP YOUR ANTICHRIST?

 

The picture, uploaded to Truth Social, shows the US President dressed in robes healing a sick man while an American flag flies in the background. Read the latest: https://bit.ly/4suvQ8s

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he's a very liberal person," while also suggesting the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”

Flying back to Washington from Florida, Trump used a lengthy social media post to sharply criticize Leo, then kept it up after deplaning, in comments on the tarmac to reporters.

“I’m not a fan of Pope Leo,” he said.

Trump's comments came after Leo suggested over the weekend that a “delusion of omnipotence” is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. While it’s not unusual for popes and presidents to be at cross purposes, it’s exceedingly rare for the pope to directly criticize a U.S. leader — and Trump’s stinging response is equally uncommon, if not more so.

THREE AMERICAN CARDINALS 04.12.2026

  

In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 and is still a hit, over 50 seasons later, regularly making Nielsen's Top 10.

PENTAGON THREATENS POPE - HE DOESN'T BACK DOWN

 

Apr 11, 2026

In this episode, Meidas Canada looks at the developing situation between Trump and the Catholic Church. In January the Pentagon insisted on meeting with the Pope's diplomat in the United States. They threatened the Church to get onside with the murder wars being launched by Trump. Then they threatened the Pope. Trump is trying to intimidate the church because they are the one international institution that is calling out the illegal actions of Washington.

San Diego Japanese Christian Church 04.12.2026

 We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo

San Diego Japanese Christian Church

OMS Holiness Church of North America

San Diego Japanese Christian Church (SDJCC) is here to share the good news that a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the key to abundant living in today’s world. Our church was founded as an outreach to Japanese speaking farmers in San Diego County over 80 years ago. SDJCC now has English and Japanese speaking ministries. It’s easy to miss, tucked away at the elbow of 19th and E streets just above Interstate 5: the Japanese American Christian Church in Golden Hill. You’d most likely drive past this humble place of worship on the way up Broadway without noticing it, but if you happened to be on a stroll down E Street looking at the nice old houses, you’d stumble upon it after the bigger homes give way to a series of California bungalows. It’s there before E turns right into 19th. Across the street from the church, a chain-link fence lines the sidewalk above the 5 where the homeless set up camp on a regular basis before they are swept out and relocated only to return again when the police shift their attention elsewhere. Historically, the church itself is a product of a relocation of a different sort. As my City College colleague, historian Susan Hasegawa informed me, it was originally founded as the Japanese Holiness Church by Christian Nikkei (immigrants and their descendents) in 1930 and located on Newton Avenue. Sponsored by the Oriental Mission Society, the church focused its efforts on outreach to Issei (first generation immigrant) farmers.

Christ United Presbyterian San Diego 04.12.2026

We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo

Christ United Presbyterian Church of San Diego

What Is The Presbyterian Church (USA)

Christ United Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is the pastor of this parish church in South Park. We were established in 1981 when an invitation was extended to two churches—Brooklyn Heights Presbyterian, established in 1921 and the Golden Hill Presbyterian, established in 1956—to merge and each church accepted. The late Reverend Doctor George Walker Smith founded Golden Hill Presbyterian Church in 1956 with support from the Presbyterian Women organization. The church, located at 22nd and Market in South Park, became a human rights leader in San Diego as the congregation grew. Reverend Smith was the first black school board member in San Diego. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Christ United continues its ministry in power and presence to the present day. All are welcome to join us in worship and togetherness.