With Leo XIV, “normality is slowly returning” to the Vatican… according to Benedict XVI’s private secretary

Jan 26, 2026 22:22

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Bishop Georg Gänswein, former Personal Secretary of Benedict XVI. Photo: Andreas Solaro; AFP

Gender Ideology

Brazil attacks influencer for criticizing the government for funding LGBT+ organizations

In the video, Nine criticised Brazil’s LGBT National Secretary – a man who identifies as a woman. Shortly after the post, the Secretary filed a complaint, triggering a criminal investigation into Nine

Jan 25, 2026 12:43

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

From shock to slow recovery: Israeli government reports tourism growth for 2025 with this data

According to data released on January 6 (2026), the largest share of visitors came from the United States, with roughly 400,000 arrivals, followed by France (159,000) and the United Kingdom (95,000).

Jan 25, 2026 12:30

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: ‘Outwardly Like Ourselves’

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jan 25, 2026 11:15

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

New Western Effort to Push Abortion in Africa

Many African countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, still have strong pro-life laws, and there remains a great social stigma against abortion. The African Coalition for Research and Communication on Abortion (ACORCA) wants to change that.

Jan 24, 2026 11:50

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Woman

Lack of Demand for Contraceptives?

According to the Guttmacher Institute, “[f]ocusing on this [narrower] group helps prioritize limited resources.” However, they insist that “broader investments will ultimately be needed to reach the many other women who also face barriers to contraceptive care.”

Jan 24, 2026 11:44

ZENIT Staff

Some reflections on the close connection between the truth of justice and the virtue of charity, according to Leo XIV

Address of the Pope to the prelates of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the opening of the Judicial Year

Pope Leo XIV, Germany’s silent believers, and unexpected signs of a spiritual awakening opposed to the German synod

As for the Synodal Way, two-thirds of Germans, including Catholics, either do not know what it is or decline to express an opinion. Only 21% of Catholics view it positively, while 19% judge it negatively. The majority simply feels disconnected

With Leo XIV, “normality is slowly returning” to the Vatican… according to Benedict XVI’s private secretary

Photo Gallery: These Are the First Digital Collection Boxes (or Baskets) for Alms at One of the Pope’s Basilicas in Rome

Bishop Chairmen Praise Legislation “Helping Mothers to be Able to Welcome Their New Children”

How a new Israeli law is redefining education—and survival, for the worse—in Palestinian Christian schools

100,000 euros in two weeks: How Spain came together to heat its monasteries

From Spain to Mexico: Cardinal Aguiar defends the Cause for Beatification of Queen Isabella the Catholic in Valladolid

When and where did Jesus’ mission begin, and what does that have to do with us? The answers of Pope Leo XIV

Brazil attacks influencer for criticizing the government for funding LGBT+ organizations

From shock to slow recovery: Israeli government reports tourism growth for 2025 with this data

Questions about liturgy: ‘Outwardly Like Ourselves’

New Western Effort to Push Abortion in Africa

Lack of Demand for Contraceptives?