Zenit News Agency
Zenit is a non-profit international news agency that "The World Seen From Rome " under the motto primarily reports on issues related to the Roman Catholic Church. In addition to Pope, Roman Curia, the Vatican and world church include international politics, religious events and issues as well as the protection of life. Content is published in seven languages : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic.
Objective
The Agency is of the conviction that "the profound wisdom of the Pope and the Catholic Church can nurture hope and help humanity, to find the truth " and that " the message of the Catholic Church - and particularly its social doctrine - with its extraordinary richness to the understanding the present contribution. "
The name Zenith is based on a symbol of Christ from the early Christianity
Organization
The news agency was founded with the support of the Legionaries of Christ 1997. The 50 volunteers come from 11 countries. It was first published only in Spanish, later followed by other languages. According to information Zenit has over 500,000 subscribers. The content produced is used by over 100,000 media world and can be obtained free of charge for private use. The funding is 90% from donations, most of which originate from the readers.
Publisher and owner is the non-profit Corporation Innovative Media Inc. Headquartered in New York and Atlanta, Georgia, a member of the Legionaries Christi.Sie is supported by several national foundations and associations.