Pope Francis

Pope’s Letter From The Hospital: Disarm Words, Disarm Minds and Disarm The Earth

The Pope’s answer to the Director of an Italian newspaper about war

Mar 18, 2025 05:46

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

Salesian General Chapter approves that lay people be community superiors

This position of the GC29 has its roots in the Rescript signed by Pope Francis in 2022, which authorized non-priest religious to hold positions of governance within communities.

Mar 17, 2025 17:13

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Local Church

«Avvolti»: A Digital Journey into the Mystery of the Holy Shroud of Turin

With no public display of the Shroud planned for 2025, the Archdiocese of Turin, under the leadership of Cardinal Roberto Repole, has launched «Avvolti» as an alternative way to engage the faithful and the curious alike. The initiative presents a fresh perspective on the Shroud, inviting visitors to experience its significance through digital immersion and interactive storytelling.

Mar 16, 2025 19:48

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Interview

Walking in synodal style: Vatican accelerates “synodal” applications (in resistant dioceses?)

The Secretary General of the Synod explains to Vatican Media that the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly will offer an opportunity to gather the fruits that have matured during the Synod on Synodality.

Mar 16, 2025 19:46

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Marriage and Family

Divorce Will Continue To Be Illegal in The Philippines

Supporters of the law have vowed to continue their plan to promote divorce. The Philippine Congress passed the bill to legalize divorce, but the Senate adjourned without hearing it.

Mar 14, 2025 19:31

ZENIT Staff

Marriage and Family•Pope Francis

“My Husband Cheats on Me. Is It Right to Continue Forgiving Him?” Pope Francis’ Answer to a Betrayed Wife

Before being hospitalized, Pope Francis paid attention to Catia’s case, which represents the condition of many couples and families today.

Mar 13, 2025 06:56

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Rome

New Light for the Dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica: Light Intensity Tests Are Underway

The new, state-of-the-art lighting will ensure even more intense and well-distributed light, further enhancing Michelangelo’s work and creating an evocative atmosphere with greater visual impact.

Mar 13, 2025 06:54

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

USA: end of visa program: severe impact on seminaries and ministries of the Catholic Church anticipated

The End of a Visa Program Could Severely Impact the Catholic Church in the U.S.

Mar 12, 2025 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israeli Defense Forces close center for disabled children in Palestine

No provision has been made for resettlement and the refugees are left to the mercy of extended family and strangers in the middle of winter.

Mar 12, 2025 17:48

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: almost 150 kidnappings of Catholic priests in 10 years

Of the 145 kidnapped priests, 11 were killed, while four remain missing. All the others have been released

Mar 12, 2025 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Syrian bishop on situation in the country: calls for presence of UN blue helmets against internal violence and Israeli attacks

After days of violence and more than a thousand dead, including some Christians, the al-Sharaa government has declared the operation against the Alawites on the west coast of the country over. Damascus also signed a merger agreement with the Kurds. For the archbishop of Homs, peace requires an international presence and the end of sanctions. So far, the authorities have not fulfilled their promises.

Mar 12, 2025 17:42

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican Orders Apostolic Visit to Emmanuel Community

Following a seminar, organized in July 2024, on the subject of governance, differences of opinion arose among the Community’s members.

Mar 12, 2025 06:22

ZENIT Staff