Local Church•Testimonies

A Bishop in War-Torn Sudan: Not Being in the Room That Night Saved My Life, Giving Me One More Day for Mission and Evangelization

The missionary, who has been in Bentiu since July 2024, when the diocese was established, acknowledged the persistent violence in the area and lamented that the communities, which have already suffered so much, continue to be affected by new tragedies, while those in power seem divided rather than united in the pursuit of peace.

Mar 11, 2026 22:00

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

International Association of Exorcists Warns Against False «Collaborators» of the Late Exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth

The International Association of Exorcists (IAE) urges people not to trust those who still claim to have been close collaborators of Father Gabriele Amorth, showing or publishing photographs taken with him or videos to falsely attest to this role.

Mar 11, 2026 19:25

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

What is the cost of war for Israel and the Middle East?

According to the most recent estimates, the conflict with Hamas in Gaza alone has cost the equivalent of one-fifth of Israel’s economy. And today, billions of dollars are being burned every week in attacks on Tehran. The paradox is that hundreds of billions are being spent on war, while little more than crumbs remain for reconstruction and development.

Mar 11, 2026 18:10

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Vatican Diplomacy

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

The Vatican response was cautious but attentive. Gallagher reportedly assured the Lebanese minister that the Holy See is maintaining diplomatic contacts aimed at halting the escalation and preventing further displacement of civilians

Mar 11, 2026 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

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

Qlayaa is a predominantly Maronite Christian town of about 8,000 residents in southern Lebanon. Like several other villages in the region, it had received evacuation warnings from the Israeli military as fighting intensified between Israel and the Shiite militia Hezbollah.

Mar 11, 2026 17:36

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

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

The city where the most reproduced sacred painting of the 20th century – the Divine Mercy image – originated remains one of Europe’s least-discovered capitals, offering pilgrims a chance of a spiritual journey without the crowds that define more familiar religious tourism destinations.

Mar 10, 2026 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Woman

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

The Final Report is composed of three parts

Mar 10, 2026 19:32

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Woman

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

Pope Leo XIV’s response is clear and profoundly pastoral. The Pontiff confesses that violence in relationships, and particularly violence against women, is a source of great suffering for him.

Mar 10, 2026 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Vatican Diplomacy

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

The relationship between papal diplomacy and Tehran in light of the current Middle East conflict

Mar 08, 2026 20:32

ZENIT Staff

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