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“Singing with the Pope»: Vatican’s Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music launches series of tutorials

The tutorials, which are posted on the Institute’s social media platforms, teach simple, easily singable pieces from the Church’s Gregorian tradition, many of which are used in papal Masses and official celebrations

May 27, 2025 11:35

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

YouTube Shuts Down AI-Generated Channel Falsely Attributing Sermons to Pope Leo XIV

The tutorials, which are posted on the Institute’s social media platforms, teach simple, easily singable pieces from the Church’s Gregorian tradition, many of which are used in papal Masses and official celebrations

May 26, 2025 11:35

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Jewish State of Israel Violates International Law: Begins Archaeological Excavations in Sovereign Palestinian Territory

In 2023, the Government announced an allocation of 8 million euros to restore the site, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and prepare it to receive Israeli visitors. By beginning excavations and construction on May 12, 2025, Israel is violating international law.

May 26, 2025 11:06

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Testimonies

The situation in Gaza as told by the parish priest of the only Catholic community in that martyrized land

For three months Gaza received no aid convoys, which meant that the parish had to ration the resources it has to feed the Christians within and some of the families that live nearby.

May 26, 2025 10:52

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

These are the first countries Pope Leo would visit according to Cardinal Sturla’s statements

During a radio interview on May 21 with Uruguay’s Radio Carve, Cardinal Sturla, a participant in the conclave that elected Leo XIV earlier this month, shared what he described as “very high” chances that Uruguay will be part of the Pope’s itinerary.

May 26, 2025 10:50

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Why did Pope Leo give 500 euros to each Vatican employee?

The bonus, given on May 23, reaches around 5,000 workers—from the 2,000 employees of the Roman Curia who assist in governing the global Church, to the many others who sustain the daily functions of Vatican City State.

May 26, 2025 10:47

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

How God makes us into his dwelling places: a reflection of Pope Leo XIV

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Regina Caeli on Sunday, May 25, 2025

May 25, 2025 19:41

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Rome

«Communion is built first and foremost on our knees»: Pope Leo takes possession of the Cathedral of Rome (which is not the Vatican)

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the Mass for the inauguration of the Cathedral of Rome, his cathedral as Bishop of Rome.

May 25, 2025 19:37

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Rome

In the Heart of Rome, the Pope Becomes Its Citizen

This brief civic homage, a centuries-old tradition, was more than a courtesy stop on the way to the Lateran Basilica. It was, as Mayor Roberto Gualtieri highlighted in his greeting, a visible confirmation of the Pope’s affection for the city he now shepherds. And Rome, the mayor added, “returns that affection with the generous spirit that you have already witnessed in these first days of your pontificate.”

May 25, 2025 19:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

“Popes pass, the Curia remains»: Pope Leo’s first meeting with Vatican employees

Remarks by the Pope during the meeting with employees of the Dicasteries of the Holy See, Vatican City State and the Vicariate of Rome

May 24, 2025 23:15

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Bible Sales Soar in USA So Far in 2025

While total sales of printed books are increasing by less than 1%, demand for this sacred text has soared, attracting especially first-time buyers.

May 23, 2025 12:26

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Gender Ideology•Pro Life•Young People

UN Uses AI to Target Adolescents on Controversial Issues

Several panelists, including representatives from UNESCO, the government of Australia, and the President of the UN General Assembly, asked the UN to enhance its role in AI governance, including addressing “misinformation” and “disinformation” online.

May 23, 2025 12:23

ZENIT Staff