8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope

Jun 20, 2026 10:02

Pope Leo XIV continues to command broad goodwill among American Catholics Photo: Ben Hsu/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Religious Freedom

NC school district pays $95K after censoring student’s Charlie Kirk tribute

A family is suing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for censoring the speech of their high school daughter who painted a rock on school grounds with the words “Freedom 1776” and “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Jun 19, 2026 10:52

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Documents•Testimonies

The Wonderful Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini and His Confession of Discomfort with Pope Francis Regarding Reopening Wounds Healed After the Council

Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini

Jun 19, 2026 09:14

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Catholic Priest Suspected in Bishop’s Murder in Mozambique

The Provincial Court of Zambézia is also investigating the involvement of a gardener and a guard. The investigation is questioning the suspects to clarify the facts and determine their possible criminal liability.

Jun 18, 2026 08:17

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Interview

«Hope Should Not Be Confused with a Solution»: ZENIT’s Interview with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

Interview with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem

Jun 18, 2026 08:14

annevanm

Pope Leo XIV

Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know

José María Balcázar, announced after a lengthy audience with the Pontiff that Leo XIV personally confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November 2026. According to Balcázar, the Pope’s route will include Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa in the Amazon region, and Cusco.

Jun 18, 2026 08:08

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Leo XIV will visit the Vatican Apostolic Library and open an exhibition for the first time

On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Holy Father will visit the Vatican Apostolic Library and inaugurate the first chapter of the exhibition cycle “Catastrophe and Wonder”, titled “AQVA”. In this exhibition, the works of three contemporary creatives – artist JR, typographer Bill Moran, and chef Fulvio Pierangelini – will engage in dialogue with the collections and spaces of the Pope’s Library, offering a reflection on water as both a threat and a resource.

The Parable of the Sower, as Explained by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, July 12, 2026

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8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope

China planning algorithm to control religions vs Magnifica Humanitas

From Ancient Manuscripts to Artificial Intelligence: The Vatican’s Ambitious Plan to Preserve a Century of Memory

More than 1 million babies legally killed in the U.S. in 2025, according to a report: the killing of babies through medication is on the rise

Chicago Archdiocese Takes Unusual Legal Stand Against Alleged Fraud Scheme in Clergy Abuse Cases

Nicaragua: Anti-Christian Persecution Continues While the US Imposes Sanctions on Some Politicians of the Regime

Diocese, pregnancy center ask appeals court to protect right to hire consistent with faith

NC school district pays $95K after censoring student’s Charlie Kirk tribute

The Wonderful Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini and His Confession of Discomfort with Pope Francis Regarding Reopening Wounds Healed After the Council

Catholic Priest Suspected in Bishop’s Murder in Mozambique

«Hope Should Not Be Confused with a Solution»: ZENIT’s Interview with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know