Germany: Dancing on Good Friday will remain illegal, according to the Constitutional Court

Sep 18, 2025 08:36

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Good Friday in Bensheim, Germany Photo: AP/Michael Probst

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo expresses «prayerful closeness» to the Royal Family on the occasion of the funeral of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

The Holy Father gave thanks to God for «the Duchess’s legacy of Christian goodness, seen in her many years of dedication to official duties, patronage of charities, and devoted care for vulnerable people in society.»

Sep 16, 2025 17:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV scores 8 out of 10 in US approval poll: here are the results

Leo’s early popularity mirrors the reception Francis enjoyed at the beginning of his papacy in 2013, when Pew also recorded an 84 percent approval rating among U.S. Catholics

Sep 16, 2025 17:53

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Young People

Relic of Saint Carlo Acutis stolen in Venezuela: risk of online sale?

For those closest to the relic, its loss is not about material value. “It has a great spiritual significance,” said Adrián García, coordinator of the San Carlo Acutis Youth Group, who confirmed that police are investigating. He added, with quiet hope, “We believe it will be found.”

Sep 16, 2025 17:49

Enrique Villegas

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo calls on Catholics in Gaza; more than 500 Catholic priests announce march in support of Gaza in Rome

The movement’s imagery — a mother weeping over her dead child, captioned with the words “Christ Died in Gaza” — leaves little doubt about its moral urgency. Its first public action will be a prayer vigil and march through Rome on September 22, coinciding with the close of the UN General Assembly

Sep 16, 2025 17:47

Valentina di Giorgio

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Strasbourg ruling leaves unresolved the issue of restrictions on worship and Masses during the pandemic

The judgment highlights a striking gap: the Strasbourg court has yet to issue a single ruling on pandemic-era restrictions and freedom of religion, despite years of appeals and the profound impact on faith communities

Sep 16, 2025 17:45

Joachin Meisner Hertz

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

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Germany: Dancing on Good Friday will remain illegal, according to the Constitutional Court

Cardinal Ambongo, leader of the entire African episcopate: “Fiducia Supplicans was a bad chapter in Pope Francis’ pontificate”

Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis on the empty tomb of Jesus

Beijing sets online rules for clergy: no sermons, no rituals, no educational activities

Pope Leo XIV urges restraint after Charlie Kirk’s murder in the US sparks fears of political violence

Pope Leo XIV sends a message of gratitude to Lampedusa and suggests a visit to the island

Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon Sparks Renewed Alarm Over Anti-Christian Violence in France

Pope Leo expresses «prayerful closeness» to the Royal Family on the occasion of the funeral of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

Pope Leo XIV scores 8 out of 10 in US approval poll: here are the results

Relic of Saint Carlo Acutis stolen in Venezuela: risk of online sale?

Pope Leo calls on Catholics in Gaza; more than 500 Catholic priests announce march in support of Gaza in Rome

Strasbourg ruling leaves unresolved the issue of restrictions on worship and Masses during the pandemic