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Questions about liturgy: Rite of Communion Outside of Mass
Posted on 06/21/2026 13:22 PM (ZENIT – English)
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.
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Authentic Peace And Perfect Joy, According to Leo XIV: The Pope’s Message That Every Young Person Should Read
Posted on 06/21/2026 13:11 PM (ZENIT – English)
Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ‘Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences
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Why Are People Converting to Catholicism in 2026? A Study Based on Surveys of Converts Reveals the Reasons (and Tradition Is One of Them)
Posted on 06/21/2026 12:09 PM (ZENIT – English)
The study, conducted by the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with 20 dioceses across the United States, gathered 2,127 responses between February and May. Its findings challenge some long-standing assumptions about conversion in contemporary America
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What is the source of the apostolate’s strength? Pope Leo XIV answers
Posted on 06/21/2026 11:24 AM (ZENIT – English)
Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, June 21, 2026
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Canada: Parliament Makes It a Crime to Speak Publicly About What the Bible Says Regarding Homosexuality
Posted on 06/20/2026 13:05 PM (ZENIT – English)
The legislation, known as Bill C-9, has now cleared its final parliamentary hurdles after members of the House of Commons rejected a last-minute attempt to stop it. With Parliament’s approval secured, the bill is expected to receive Royal Assent and become law in the near future
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International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport
Posted on 06/20/2026 12:35 PM (ZENIT – English)
The controversy centers on International Football Organization endorsement of a match-specific Pride designation, a move that many football supporters view as incompatible with the organization's long-standing claims that football should remain free from political, religious, and ideological messaging.
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U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code
Posted on 06/20/2026 12:16 PM (ZENIT – English)
Signed by Brian Kemp on May 11, 2026, Senate Bill 542 creates a specific criminal offense for clergy who engage in sexual misconduct with individuals over whom they exercise pastoral, spiritual, or religious authority
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8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope
Posted on 06/20/2026 12:02 PM (ZENIT – English)
The findings suggest that Pope Leo has largely succeeded in maintaining credibility among Catholics of different backgrounds, levels of religious practice, and political affiliations. In an era when both religious and political leaders frequently struggle to unite their constituencies, such a level of approval remains notable
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China planning algorithm to control religions vs Magnifica Humanitas
Posted on 06/20/2026 11:33 AM (ZENIT – English)
While Leo XIV raises the question of freedom in the age of data science, China's National Religious Affairs Administration publishes an article about a new computing centre at Southeast University tasked with using generative artificial intelligence to uncover (and ban) any ideas that diverge from what the Party wants religions to say.
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From Ancient Manuscripts to Artificial Intelligence: The Vatican’s Ambitious Plan to Preserve a Century of Memory
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:27 PM (ZENIT – English)
The project aims to convert an immense collection of documents, books, photographs, and historical records into a secure and searchable digital infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of modern information management.
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