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The closure of the famous Carmelite convent from Bernanos's renowned work Dialogue of the Carmelites has been announced
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (366+ words) ZENIT - English (ZENIT News / Paris, 05. 01. 2026). - In Jonqui'res, not far from Compi'gne, a chapter of Catholic spiritual history is drawing to a close. The Carmelite community that has lived there since 1992 will soon disappear, a decision shaped by a reality increasingly…...
Pope Leo XIV won't be visiting the U. S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here's what we know
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (238+ words) By bringing a recognizable papal symbol into public spaces across the United States, the project seeks to bridge the gap between global crises and local awareness. In societies where media saturation can dull the impact of distant tragedies, physical presence'an…...
Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (360+ words) (ZENIT News / Rome, 05. 01. 2026). - On Tuesday, April 28, Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England, visited the International Union Superiors General (UISG) headquarters in Rome, meeting with members of the Board for a moment of dialogue and exchange on…...
An asteroid will be named after Pope Leo XIII: here's why
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (172+ words) Gioacchinopecci," named after Pope Leo XIII At the center of this celestial tribute stands Gioacchinopecci," named after Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci. His legacy is inseparable from the modern rebirth of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, following…...
Photo and Living Witnesses of a Miracle Amidst War: Lebanese Catholics Find Eucharistic Miracle
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (334+ words) The consecrated bread was found completely intact among the rubble They also found the statue of the Virgin Mary intact among the ruins, like a mother awaiting her children. (ZENIT News / Lebanon, 05. 01. 2026) " In Tibnine, a small town in southern Lebanon…...
On the Universality of the Church and the Importance of Dialogue: A Reflection by Leo XIV
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (227+ words) (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 04. 30. 2026). - On the morning of Thursday, April 30, in the Council Chamber of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV received in audience a delegation from the "Universal Church and Dialogue" group of the Archdiocese of Cologne. Below is…...
An Analysis of the Current Situation: The Catholic Church in China
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (732+ words) After the 2018 agreement, pressure on Chinese Catholics is escalating amid apparent indifference from the Vatican, a Human Rights Watch Report says. (ZENIT News " Bitter Winter / Beijing, 04. 29. 2026). - The noose is tightening around China's Catholics who refuse to bow to Beijing. Despite…...
Catholics No Longer Go to Confession, Even Though They Desire It. Recent Study Reveals Why
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (796+ words) Only 23% of Catholics go to Confession at least once a year, according to a recent survey by the "Catholic Pulse Report." Unless priests themselves prioritize this Sacrament " in terms of parishioner outreach, formation of their parishioners, daily time dedicated to…...
I've never seen anything like it: Leon XIV recounts his trip to Africa and the impact his encounter with prisoners in Guinea had on him
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome! Today I would like to talk about the Apostolic Journey I made from 13 to 23 April, visiting four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Una publicaci'n compartida de Catholic Net " Espan'ol…...
A realignment: what the latest data reveal about faith, gender, and the future of religion among America's youth
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (557+ words) The distinction matters, particularly in a society where religious identity is increasingly fluid and detached from regular practice. Foto: Reuters / Carlos Barria The headline figure from the 2025 American Religious Census is striking in its stability: 39 percent of Americans aged 18 to…...