ZENIT’s Interview with French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin: No One Campaigned in the Conclave

May 15, 2025 15:21

ZENIT Staff

French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, Archbishop Emeritus of Lyon Photo: Eglise Lyon Centre

One of the most alarming trends is how early porn addiction is beginning.

Analysis Opinion•Pro Life•Woman

Revealing finding never before published: the real impact of the abortion pill on women’s health

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises.

May 14, 2025 11:57

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises.

May 14, 2025 11:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

While the official visit remains unconfirmed, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney expressed hopeful anticipation. “We earnestly pray that the Holy Father will join us in 2028 for the Eucharistic Congress,” Fisher said. “It would be a tremendous joy to have him among us once more.”

May 14, 2025 11:53

Elizabeth Owens

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

According to the «2025 Red List» published by Global Christian Relief (GCR), more than 10,000 Christians were murdered across the continent between November 2022 and 2024, primarily by Islamist extremist groups operating with near impunity.

May 14, 2025 11:50

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members

At the heart of the event was the signing of an executive order creating the 13-member commission, chaired by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and vice-chaired by retired neurosurgeon and former cabinet member Ben Carson. Their mission: to produce a report detailing the foundational role of religious liberty in American life, examine perceived threats to that liberty, and propose ways to promote religious pluralism.

May 14, 2025 11:47

Tim Daniels

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

ZENIT’s Interview with French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin: No One Campaigned in the Conclave

Do you collect coins or postage stamps? Vatican launches online initiative

Pope Leo XIV: attention to current events and the ministerial and missionary dimension of teaching

Increased Acceptance of Pornography in Society Draws Renewed Effort from Catholic Bishops to Support Families at Risk

Pope Leo XIV’s Coat of Ams Explained by Heraldic Expert

The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience

Pope asks to define principles, norms, and guidelines for Latin rite priests accompanying Eastern rite Catholics arriving in the West

Revealing finding never before published: the real impact of the abortion pill on women’s health

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members