(ZENIT News / Rome, 01.27.2026).- An internal employee survey has recently stirred debate inside the Vatican, raising questions about workplace trust, transparency, and alleged instances of harassment. But Vatican labor authorities are pushing back against… Vatican responds to survey reporting dissatisfaction among some employees: there is no widespread discontent
FOCUSSEEK 2026 drew record attendance in three U.S. cities. Studies have shown a growth in Gen Z’s interest in the Catholic faith. Mindful of this growing trend, Catholic organizations and well-known influencers are working to… Catholic Groups and Content Creators Aim to Reach Gen Z
(ZENIT News / London, 01.27.2026).- For more than three centuries, Freemasonry cultivated its appeal through discretion, ritual, and selective invitation. In England and Wales, joining a lodge traditionally meant being noticed, vetted, and quietly ushered… From Secret Handshakes to Facebook Ads: Britain’s Freemasons Confront a Crisis of Relevance
Laura Barry (ZENIT News – SPCK / London, 01.27.2026).- Bible sales in the UK have climbed by 134% since 2019, with people of all ages, and especially younger readers, picking up Scripture with renewed interest. This… UK Bible Sales Are Up 134% Since 2019
(ZENIT News / Strasbourg, 01.27.2026).- The European Court of Human Rights is considering a case which seeks to eradicate religious symbols from public buildings. ADF International has intervened in Union of Atheists v. Greece to argue that… European Court Case May Determine the Future of Religious Symbols in Public Institutions
A photograph of 37-year-old Alex Pretti can be seen at a makeshift memorial in the area where he was shot dead by federal immigration agents earlier in the day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 24,… Archbishop Hebda Urges Prayer After Another Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents in Minnesota
(ZENIT News / Rome, 01.25.2026) – The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major officially presented the new digital hub for collecting monetary offerings, a project that combines technological innovation and spiritual value, putting technology at… Photo Gallery: These Are the First Digital Collection Boxes (or Baskets) for Alms at One of the Pope’s Basilicas in Rome
Pope Leo speaks during second vespers at St. Paul at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Jan. 25, 2026. The Pontiff looked back to the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea… Pope Leo XIV Highlights Synodality as a Path for Ecumenism
Michael CaterinaA student is baptized during the Easter vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on April 19, 2025. The witness of ‘on fire’ Catholic peers and the campus’ faith-based ‘atmosphere’ are behind… Notre Dame Sees Record Number of Converts Preparing to Join Catholic Church
Hannah Brockhaus / CNA.Image from the Shrine of St. Charbel. The use of blessed oil has long been an established practice in the Eastern Christian tradition and continues to this day.