A Priest’s 3 Secrets: Leo XIV’s Beautiful Homily (and Task) at His Second Mass for Priestly Ordinations as Pope

Apr 26, 2026 23:49

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV presided over the Mass for the ordination of 10 deacons in St. Peter’s Basilica. Photo: Vatican Media

Church and World•Pope Leo XIV

What does it mean to be a Christian in politics? Pope Leo XIV’s response during his first meeting with MEPs

The Pope’s Address to Members of the European People’s Party at the European Parliament

Apr 25, 2026 00:02

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

A study indicates that the total fertility rate has fallen to 1.57 births per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1, which is necessary to maintain the population size.

Apr 24, 2026 23:16

ZENIT Staff

Church and World

Foundation Promoted by Pope Francis Proposes FIFA’s «Rag Ball» Award to Recognize Social Commitment

The goal is to create an award that, alongside the famous Ballon d’Or for elite players, recognizes the best social initiatives related to football.

Apr 24, 2026 23:11

ZENIT Staff

Vocations

Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat

Of the 38, 15 are considering a vocation as chaplains in the U.S. Air Force, eight in the Navy, and seven in the Army. Another eight are still discerning which branch of service they hope to join if ordained as priests

Apr 24, 2026 20:57

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Young People

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

Apr 24, 2026 20:49

ZENIT Staff