Leo XIV Goes to Argentina: How Popular Is the Pope in Francis’s Home Country? Study Published

Sep 30, 2026 17:25

Enrique Villegas

68.5 percent of Argentines have a good opinion of the pontiff Photo: gstatic.com

Local Church•Pro Life

For Respect Life Month, USA Bishops Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

Through a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of the abortion pill, the Committee on Pro-Life Activities has encouraged the faithful to learn about the dangers of the abortion pill and take action by sending messages to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies

Sep 29, 2026 09:51

ZENIT Staff

Interview

“Metz Gave Europe Its Soul and Its Face” Interview with Father Jacques-Marie Guilmard, Monk of Solesmes

From the Carolingian liturgical renewal of Saint Chrodegang to the restorative epic of Dom Guéranger in the 19th century, a plunge into the heart of what made Metz the spiritual cradle of Europe.

Sep 29, 2026 09:48

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Priests

Kills 1 priest, seriously injures 2 others: Here is the surprising response from one of the survivors

“Do not blame the nation from which the attacker came,” he told those gathered. The evil, he insisted, had been committed by one particular person, who was responsible for his own actions. Others had not committed the crime.

Sep 29, 2026 09:16

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Protection of vulnerable people

Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told by the Victims Themselves)

After the Lourdes meeting, five participants spoke to journalists. Olivier Mardi, cofounder of the advocacy group Voix Libérées de Touraine, said the Pope had listened attentively and was aware that the danger of abuse had not disappeared. “He is no fool,” Mardi said

Sep 28, 2026 18:03

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Christian Educational Institutions in India Face Mounting Pressure

With the tacit backing of the Hindu-nationalist government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, the focus of intimidation has expanded from rural prayer meetings to prestigious urban landmarks.

Sep 28, 2026 17:56

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

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Leo XIV Goes to Argentina: How Popular Is the Pope in Francis’s Home Country? Study Published

Another proposal from the synod on synodality: to amend the canons governing the Church so that laypeople can participate in its governance

Lutherans are calling on Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession

The Meaning of Leo XIV’s Pastoral Journey, as Told by Himself

Against All Odds, a Catholic School in Gaza Reopens: An Inspiring Story

Schism in the Anglican Church Finalized: Alternative See to Canterbury Established in Africa

Vatican Announces the Topic Chosen by Pope Leo XIV for His Annual Message on Communication

For Respect Life Month, USA Bishops Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

“Metz Gave Europe Its Soul and Its Face” Interview with Father Jacques-Marie Guilmard, Monk of Solesmes

Kills 1 priest, seriously injures 2 others: Here is the surprising response from one of the survivors

Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told by the Victims Themselves)

Christian Educational Institutions in India Face Mounting Pressure