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Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria, the land of Saint Augustine, according to local media: these are the dates given by the press
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (561+ words) If confirmed, the trip would include stops in Algiers and Annaba, linking the political heart of the country with the spiritual geography of one of Christianity's most influential figures: Saint Augustine. A program rich in symbolism The Holy See and…...
Record number of adults to be received into Catholic Church in Southwark
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (512+ words) Of the 590-plus adults being received into the Church from across the Archdiocese of Southwark, 57% are women and 43% are men. The data reveals a notably young demographic, with half aged 35 and under, 37% under 30 and 20% between the ages of 18-2 (ZENIT News…...
Pope Leo XIV to priests: no to homilies with Artificial Intelligence and the search for “likes” and “followers” on social media
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (486+ words) (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 02.23.2026).- In a closed-door encounter, Pope Leo XIV delivered a pointed message to the priests of his own diocese: no algorithm can replace a shepherd's soul. Artificial intelligence was not the central theme of the encounter, but…...
Photo Gallery: 1,500 People Per Hour. This Was the First Day of the Historic Exhibition of the Mortal Remains of St. Francis of Assisi
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (383+ words) From the early hours of the morning, pilgrims lined up to venerate the relics. (ZENIT News / Assisi, February 22, 2026) " The first day of the public exhibition of the mortal remains of St. Francis in the Lower Church of the Basilica of…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV begins spiritual exercises
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (227+ words) (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 02.22.2026).- On Sunday afternoon, February 22, in the Cappella Paolina in the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV and the senior leadership of the Roman Curia entered into the silence of Lent. The occasion was the opening meditation of…...
Lefebvrians opt for schism leading to excommunication and reject Vatican offer
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (199+ words) Is unity primarily juridical, doctrinal, or pastoral'and can any of these be isolated from the others? By confirming the 1 July consecrations, the Society of St. Pius X signals that it sees no viable path to agreement under the current parameters....
Surprise in Belgium: Catholic Church reports increase in adult baptisms. Here are the figures
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (617+ words) The Catholic Church in Belgium announced that 689 adults are preparing for baptism in 2026, up from 534 in 2025. The Catholic Church in Belgium announced that 689 adults are preparing for baptism in 2026, up from 534 in 2025. A decade ago, in 2016, the number stood at…...
Canon Law in a Synodal Key: Vatican Launches Eastern Commission to Revisit the CCEO
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (295+ words) the General Secretariat of the Synod announced the establishment of a new body, the Eastern Canonical Commission Foto: Iglesia Noticas The composition of the Commission reflects both technical expertise and interdicasterial collaboration. Members have been selected primarily from among Eastern-rite…...
This is what Pope Leo XIV's tour of Italy will look like: these are the seven different cities he will visit in four months
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (1013+ words) Altogether, seven Italian destinations are scheduled before the end of August. The Vatican rarely publishes such a dense domestic agenda so far in advance. With the Holy Year 2025during which millions of pilgrims came to Romenow concluded, Leo XIV appears freer…...
At 76 Years Old, This Is Cardinal Dolan’s New “Job”: New York Police Chaplain
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (290+ words) Commissioner Tisch, who is Jewish, said she chose Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard as co-chaplains because they are known for their honesty and integrity. (ZENIT News / New York, 02.20. 2026).- During her 2026 State of the New York Police Department (NYPD) address,…...