Immaculate Conception Parish

In 2025, 11 of those states carried out executions. In 2024, 9 states carried out the death penalty, and in 2023, 5

The post The Death Penalty in the U.S.: On the Same Day, Pope Leo XIV and the Trump Administration Weigh In (With Opposing Views) appeared first on ZENIT - English.

The Commission on Population and Development, which meets for one week in April every year, is the scene of ongoing debates about abortion, gender ideology, population control, and other controversial social policies. It has failed to reach an agreement in seven of the last ten sessions.

The post Pro-Lifers Win Again at UN Conference appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

The post Questions about liturgy: On Blessings appeared first on ZENIT - English.

The selection process began in late 2024 and included a nationwide survey of young people, youth ministers and pastoral workers, followed by a review of candidates and deliberation by the LOC

The post Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, April 26, 2026

The post Which “thieves” have tried to break into our fold? The Pope’s thoughtful response appeared first on ZENIT - English.

The Patriarchate condemns "encroachments" in Tayasir, stressing that protecting Church properties is a "red line." Following a formal report to Israeli civil and military authorities, action has been taken against those responsible. As violence escalates Pizzaballa appeals for support for the local population. Meanwhile, Israel appointed a special envoy for the Christian world to mend relations.

The post Holy Land: Catholic Church denounces Jewish settlers’ encroachment on church-owned properties. Israeli government seeks to mend relations appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Of the 38, 15 are considering a vocation as chaplains in the U.S. Air Force, eight in the Navy, and seven in the Army. Another eight are still discerning which branch of service they hope to join if ordained as priests

The post Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat appeared first on ZENIT - English.

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

The post A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth appeared first on ZENIT - English.

The court’s reasoning is notable not so much for endorsing a doctrinal judgment about a religious group, but for clarifying the legal scope of expression in matters of public interest

The post In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult” appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Taken together, these findings depict a religious landscape marked not by sudden collapse but by gradual reconfiguration. Belief, meaning, and personal experience remain central drivers of affiliation, while institutional credibility and cultural alignment increasingly shape decisions to stay or leave

The post Why do people stay with (or leave) religion? Interesting findings from a study appeared first on ZENIT - English.