Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV is cancer-free and will not need chemotherapy or any other treatment

It is confirmed that with the removal of a portion of the right lung on Tuesday, October 13, all of the cancer has been removed, and thus no additional therapy will be necessary

Oct 21, 2026 17:22

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Israel goes to the polls: the battle for the ultra-Orthodox Jewish vote

With their stable voting blocs, Shas and United Torah Judaism have been key allies for Netanyahu. However, the row over conscription for Yeshiva students has changed the equation. Meanwhile, a (minority) reformist religious faction is also on the ballot with a woman as a leading candidate.

Oct 21, 2026 10:27

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies•Woman

56 Years Serving the Sick in Syria: Recognizing the Inspiring Story of Sister Arcangela

The Italian Ambassador to Syria presented the religious sister with an award for her long service at Saint-Louis Hospital. She dedicatedthe recognitionto the sick and the poor shemetover more than half a century.For her,“Syria has become my second homeland,”

Oct 21, 2026 09:55

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Beyond disenchantment: the religious face of contemporary S Korea

While 51 per cent of South Koreans claim no religious affiliation, the sacred is still present in many aspects of life. While Buddhism faces a crisis in a society, the social role of Confucianism persists amid the rise of new religious movements (along with the tensions they bring). Among the various religions, Christianity, all denominations included, now make up 31 per cent of the population.

Oct 20, 2026 17:51

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

U.S.: Number of Teens Identifying as LGBT+ Declines

The findings come from the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Psychologist Jean Twenge, a professor at San Diego State University who compared the new figures with those from 2023, described the changes as striking in a late-September analysis.

Oct 20, 2026 12:08

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

The olive trees of Taybeh, under attack by Jewish settlers: A Christian Community Fights to Preserve Its Land, Livelihood and Identity

Father Fawadleh has reported stolen olives and damaged trees, warning that some households will produce less olive oil than they need for their own consumption. For families already struggling financially, the loss of a harvest threatens not only their earnings but also their ability to maintain their homes and continue living on their land.

Oct 20, 2026 12:03

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

More than 500 Million Christians Face Restricted Access to the Bible

The research team discovered that more than 125 million believers live in places where they cannot access the Scriptures in any format.

Oct 20, 2026 11:36

ZENIT Staff

Vatican Diplomacy

Following a call with Putin, Leon XIV is now speaking by phone with the president of Ukraine

His Holiness expressed the hope that cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid, and for the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population

Oct 19, 2026 17:33

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life

The Legion of Christ Updates Its Child Protection Policy Following the General Chapter

Following the 2026 General Chapter, the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ presented an update to «Protect and Heal» (Proteger y Sanar), the document that, since 2020, has defined its policy regarding the protection of minors and vulnerable persons, the support provided to victims of abuse, and the guarantee of fair processes for all. The document has also been updated to reflect the most recent developments in Canon Law.

Oct 19, 2026 17:29

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Lefebvrians announce that a legal challenge against the Vatican’s decree of excommunication is underway

The SSPX announced on July 13 that it had lodged a preliminary appeal with the doctrinal dicastery on July 11, invoking canons 1734 and following of the Code of Canon Law

Oct 19, 2026 17:17

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

605 cases of healing: Results of a study on healing prayer are published

The stories range from serious illnesses to persistent physical pain. According to her findings, 40 percent of those reporting healing had suffered from cancer, terminal illness or other severe conditions. The remaining 60 percent described relief from problems such as disabling arthritis, sciatica, tennis elbow and shin pain

Oct 19, 2026 17:11

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Briefly Explained by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, October 18, 2026

Oct 18, 2026 10:20

ZENIT Staff