Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican Dicastery Rejects Resignation of the Commissioner of the Heralds of the Gospel

The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life responded with a concise message: the Cardinal should «wait a few months» before resigning. Based on the response, there is no indication that Pope Leo XIV was consulted regarding this refusal.

Nov 25, 2025 07:20

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Empty Tabernacles and Closed Schools to Protest Kidnappings in Cameroon

The Archbishop of Bamenda has declared in his Pastoral Letter that the Church’s position is clear: it never pays ransoms. The ultimatum, issued by the Archbishop, states that if the kidnapped priest is not released, all parishes, schools, and Catholic institutions in the Ndop Deanery — in the northern part of the diocese where the kidnapping took place –, will be closed.

Nov 24, 2025 18:49

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Ecumenism

Romanian and Moldovan Orthodox Christians in conflict

As has been the case in Kiev for some time, there is also conflict in Chişinău between the Orthodox Church of Moldova – linked to the Moscow Patriarchate – and the Metropolis of Bessarabia, which belongs to the Romanian-speaking Church. The Patriarchate of Bucharest itself accuses pro-Russian hierarchs of interfering in the country’s electoral processes. A dispute that brings to the surface the troubled area between the Danube and the Dniester.

Nov 24, 2025 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

The wave of persecution against Christians in Nigeria intensifies: girls kidnapped, parish attacked… this has happened

This pattern of coordinated assaults continued as a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Kaduna was targeted soon after the Kebbi abduction. The parish priest was seized during an attack on the remote community of Kushe Gugdu, prompting parishioners to hold prayer vigils and appeal urgently for his release

Nov 23, 2025 21:12

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Local Church•Woman

First woman appointed as General Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Responding to her invitation from the bishops, Luisa said, «I look forward to serving the Bishops of Scotland in my new role as General Secretary, bringing together my experience in the Church and in the world of business.»

Nov 23, 2025 21:09

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV

What does it mean to be part of a choir? Liturgical music (and singing) reflected upon by Pope Leo XIV

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and Jubilee of Choirs and Musicians

Nov 23, 2025 12:26

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Adoration When There Is No Tabernacle

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Nov 23, 2025 11:57

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Marriage and Family

Ecclesiological, juridical, and pastoral reflections of Pope Leo XIV on marriage annulment proceedings

Address of the Pope to participants in the international course promoted by the Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Nov 22, 2025 11:57

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Gender Ideology•Woman

Gender Ideologues Plot Removal of UN Human Rights Expert

Anna Cody, Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner, attempted to engineer the firing of Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls.

Nov 22, 2025 11:51

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Pope Leo XIV

Caritas Internationalis, the charitable arm of the Church, in audience with Pope Leo XIV

Address of the Pope to the Members of the Council of Caritas Internationalis

Nov 21, 2025 15:39

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Pope Leo XIV•Rome

Pope Leo XIV Announces Second World Children’s Day

To be celebrated from September 25-27, 2026 in Rome

Nov 20, 2025 20:34

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Pope Leo XIV

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV makes his first visit as pope to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi

The encounter lasted only a short while, yet it left a distinct impression—an intimate gesture at a time when the Church is preparing for one of its most significant milestones of the decade: the 800th anniversary of the death of the Poverello of Assisi, to be commemorated in 2026.

Nov 20, 2025 20:31

ZENIT Staff