NEWS PROVIDED BY
CatholicVote
Jan. 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Studies confirm: Gen Z is searching for God. To meet this moment, Zeale, a new digital platform from CatholicVote, launches today with a bold mission: to put high-quality Catholic content, community, and prayer directly into the hands of a generation formed online.
But Zeale is not exclusively for 20-somethings. Zeale is for everyone who wants to bring faith into their daily life, including the way we consume media. The platform is available on mobile devices and desktop, making it accessible wherever users are.
“CatholicVote exists to help Catholics live their faith in public life. Zeale empowers the faithful to find God through news and other high-quality programming, while building community in a way that forms a healthy worldview, deepens conviction, and inspires action,” said Kelsey Reinhardt, president and CEO of CatholicVote. “Zeale engages people in the political and cultural discussions of our time through the heart and imagination. Through Zeale, we aim to inspire every American to live out the truth through the lens of beauty and goodness.”
With engaging content, vibrant visuals, and a clean, modern interface, Zeale informs, entertains, energizes, and inspires without sacrificing depth or truth.
It provides seamless access to The LOOP, CatholicVote’s flagship daily news roundup, delivering the day’s top stories from a Catholic perspective in four minutes or less. The LOOP’s roughly half-million subscribers will continue to receive this newsletter by email, but can now access it on their phones as well. Zeale also features the new Morning LOOPcast – a video roundup of the day’s most compelling headlines.
Beyond news, Zeale hosts a growing library of high-quality podcasts, documentaries, and special programs – currently 19, with more in development. Some are original Zeale programming, others are created by independent artists. Everything from fashion to food, sports to travel, prayers and spirituality, human-interest, the culture wars, deep dives into complex issues, and even games that challenge and amuse can be found on Zeale.
Zeale is also a digital community of prayer. Users can access daily Mass readings, pray with and for others, submit prayer intentions, and join the community in moments when urgent news calls for collective prayer. This interactive component sets Zeale apart from other platforms.
“Zeale is the hub for Catholics who want to stay informed and respond together, thoughtfully, collectively and prayerfully when crises arise,” Reinhardt said.
Best of all, Zeale is free to use. No one has to pay to pray, read the news that keeps them informed as citizens, or be inspired by Zeale’s catalogue of content. Champions+ members – supporters who contribute $15.99 per month to CatholicVote’s education and advocacy efforts – receive an ad-free experience.
“Our name says it all,” Reinhardt added. “Zeale helps you ‘live Catholic’ with confidence and enthusiasm. Visit us at zeale.co or download the app today to be inspired. It is available at the App Store and Google Play.”
Now in its 20th year, CatholicVote is America’s leading Catholic advocacy organization, leading the fight for faith, family, and freedom. Its mission is to inspire every Catholic in America to live out the truths of the Catholic faith in public life.
Assets to assist with your coverage are available here:
• Press release: CatholicVote launches Zeale. A new digital platform with Gen Z in mind.
• What’s on Zeale
• CatholicVote President & CEO Kelsey Reinhardt photo
• Zeale screen shots
• Zeale videos and b-roll
• Zeale logos
SOURCE CatholicVote
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