Lebanon requests diplomatic mediation from the Vatican to prevent Israel from attacking or displacing Catholic communities in the south of the country

Mar 11, 2026 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIII's visit to Lebanon Photo: EFE

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican questions “preventive” war in Iran as Leo XIV intensifies diplomatic calls for peace

In an interview with Vatican media on March 4, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, offered one of the most detailed assessments yet of the crisis

Mar 08, 2026 07:10

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church

In One Week 100,000 People Have Seen the Relics of Saint Francis of Assisi

The profound silence and contemplation that reign before the Saint’s remains confirm people’s desire to experience an authentic act of faith. Many have thanked us for our hospitality and organization, an aspect we carefully considered so that everyone could fully experience this pilgrimage.

Mar 08, 2026 06:58

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016

Mar 07, 2026 23:08

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Starting in the second half of 2026, there will be an admission fee to enter Cologne Cathedral

With approximately 6 million visitors each year, Cologne Cathedral ranks among the most visited religious monuments on the continent. Its immense stone surfaces, stained-glass windows and intricate sculptures require constant conservation work carried out by a permanent team of specialists.

Mar 07, 2026 22:58

ZENIT Staff

Rome

From Artificial Intelligence to Ancient Rites: Rome’s International Exorcism Course Explores the Church’s Response to Modern Forms of Spiritual Confusion

The twentieth edition will devote particular attention to the role of lay collaborators involved in this ministry. In many dioceses around the world, qualified laypeople assist priests in listening to those seeking help and in accompanying them spiritually. Organizers say this reality requires proper formation, careful discernment and close collaboration with ecclesiastical authorities

Mar 07, 2026 22:49

Valentina di Giorgio

A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, framed the current moment as one of dangerous escalation. His message was directed not only at Washington but also at Israel: conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy, not force

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

The Pope has invited the presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences to Rome to discern the steps to be taken to proclaim the Gospel to today’s families, in light of Amoris Laetitia

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Lebanon requests diplomatic mediation from the Vatican to prevent Israel from attacking or displacing Catholic communities in the south of the country

Israeli Jewish army causes death of Catholic priest in Lebanon and displaces thousands of Catholics from southern Lebanon

Four Years of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: An Analysis from the Church

City where Divine Mercy was born to welcome 5,000 pilgrims from across globe

Vatican publishes synodal report on women’s participation in the life and governance of the Church

What Does the Pope Think About Violence Against Women? A Revealing Letter Signed by Leo XIV

The Holy See and Iran in the New World Disorder: an analysis by Antonio Spadaro

Vatican questions “preventive” war in Iran as Leo XIV intensifies diplomatic calls for peace

In One Week 100,000 People Have Seen the Relics of Saint Francis of Assisi

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Starting in the second half of 2026, there will be an admission fee to enter Cologne Cathedral

From Artificial Intelligence to Ancient Rites: Rome’s International Exorcism Course Explores the Church’s Response to Modern Forms of Spiritual Confusion