During the Pontificate of Pope Francis, the Number of People Who Came to See the Pope Plummeted

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Jorge Enrique Mújica

Angelus October 8 Photo: Vatican Media

Analysis Opinion•Pope Francis

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Through documents such as Evangelii Gaudium, Veritatis Gaudium, his promotion of the Global Compact on Education, and numerous interventions in academic contexts, Francis has offered a multifaceted and thought-provoking vision of higher education

Apr 30, 2025 16:20

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

Our intention is to facilitate a balanced judgment before the white smoke rises over the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

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Rafael Llanes

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations•Young People

1 in 20 new priests by 2025 in the U.S. come from the military. Research reveals surprising facts

Nine in ten responding ordinands (89%) reported being encouraged to consider the priesthood by someone in their life [most frequently by parish priest (60%), friend (52%), or parishioner (42%)).

Apr 20, 2025 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Synodality against episcopacy?

Vatican II corrected an imbalance in the relationship between the pope and the bishops that had crept into Catholic theology and practice since Vatican I by teaching that bishops are true vicars of Christ in their local Churches, not mere branch managers of Catholic Church, Inc., executing instructions from the CEO in Rome

Apr 14, 2025 16:31

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

Psychology and Its Influence on Religion

Do we use our relationship with our earthly father to excuse our poor relationship with God? How do legitimate psychological factors impact our practice of our faith?

Apr 11, 2025 11:11

ZENIT Staff

A «Box Office» Pope: Vatican Reveals Number of People That Attended Events with Leo XIV in 2025

Between Pope Francis and Pope Leo, the total number of people received was 3,176,620.

Pope Leo XIV Named Treccani’s Person of the Year: A Pontificate of Subtle Strength and Measured Influence

By exercising quiet leadership, prioritizing pastoral care, and resisting the pressures to adopt extremes, he has positioned the Catholic Church as a thoughtful actor in global discussions on justice, peace, and human dignity

During the Pontificate of Pope Francis, the Number of People Who Came to See the Pope Plummeted

In Face of the Conclave There Are Four Absolute Conditions for the Good of the Church, Says Cardenal Camillo Ruini

Catholics Not Represented in the 2025 Conclave

Father Federico Lombardi’s reflections on Pope Francis

For the first time an archbishop of Tehran, Iran, among the Pope’s electors

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part III)

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

The Successor of Francis According to Statements by the Cardinals (Part I)

1 in 20 new priests by 2025 in the U.S. come from the military. Research reveals surprising facts

Synodality against episcopacy?

Psychology and Its Influence on Religion