Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV sends a letter to the American people on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding

Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America

Jul 04, 2026 09:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Some Reflections on the Founding Principles of the United States: Leo XIV’s Speech Upon Receiving the Medal of Freedom

Address of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Acceptance of the Liberty Medal of the National Constitution Center (USA)

Jul 03, 2026 15:12

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Euthanasia

Anglicans in Canada Normalize Murder Through Official Ritual Liturgies for Euthanasia

The newly released text, entitled Pastoral Liturgies at the Time of Death in Contexts of Medical Assistance in Dying, states that its purpose is not to settle the ethical controversy surrounding assisted death or to argue either for or against the practice

Jul 03, 2026 08:43

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Analysis Opinion

Traditionalist Sects Convene an «Imperfect General Council» with False Bishops to Elect an Antipope

The Canadian false bishop Pierre Roy is circulating within sedevacantist and schismatic circles, attempting to organize a mock gathering with the alleged aim of «saving» the Catholic Church.

Jul 02, 2026 15:13

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Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV Strengthens Vatican Financial Oversight with Sweeping Reform of Supervisory Authority

For Pope Leo XIV, the reform represents one of the earliest institutional initiatives of his pontificate in the field of financial governance

Jul 02, 2026 10:47

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Analysis Opinion

Armenians oppose the weaponisation of genocide in the war between Netanyahu and Erdoğan

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet approved a proposal for formal recognition of the genocide, which now goes before the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, for a vote. This has sparked criticism in Turkey and Azerbaijan. For Armenians, it is a political move that reflects current tensions and conflicts. For Kegham Balian, an activist with “Save The ArQ,” Israel’s action is an «insult to the memory» of the 1.5 million murdered by the Ottoman Empire.

Jul 02, 2026 10:27

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Dicasteries

Vatican Extends a Hand and Publishes «Procedures for the Reconciliation of Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X»

Procedures for the reconciliation of priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X

Jul 02, 2026 10:14

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Dicasteries

How Can a Layperson Move from the Lefebvrists to Communion with the Catholic Church? Vatican Publishes Procedure

The imposition of a penalty on laypersons belonging to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X cannot be presumed automatically; rather, it must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Jul 02, 2026 10:10

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Controversies•Dicasteries•Documents

Vatican Explains Consequences of Excommunication of Lefebvrists, Including Invalidity of Sacraments

Explanatory Note from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, regarding the Decree of excommunication for the ordaining bishops and the members of the Society of Saint Pius X who illicitly received ordination without the Pope’s authorization.

Jul 02, 2026 09:11

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Dicasteries•Documents

Vatican Releases Excommunication Decree Following Lefebvrists Episcopal Ordinations: Here Is What It Says

Decree of excommunication for the ordaining bishops and the men of the Society of Saint Pius X who have illicitly received ordination without the Pope’s authorization.

Jul 02, 2026 09:09

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Salford Diocese unveils restored cathedral for growing congregation in modern age

After more than 175 years, the cathedral was in urgent need of significant restoration to address the longstanding repairs required to its failing stonework and towering infrastructure, whilst meeting the needs of a growing community.

Jul 02, 2026 08:36

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Local Church•Religious Freedom

Arizona Legislature Rejects Bill That Would Have Forced Catholic Priests to Break the Seal of Confession

The bill proposed severe penalties for clergy who refused to comply. A first violation would have constituted a Class 6 felony, carrying fines of up to $150,000 and prison sentences of as much as two years. Repeated refusals could have exposed priests to substantially longer terms of imprisonment.

Jul 02, 2026 08:34

ZENIT Staff