Pope Francis’ confessor dies in Argentina at age 98

Jul 03, 2025 19:22

Enrique Villegas

Dri had long been a silent cornerstone of the Church in Argentina Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo to bishops on pilgrimage to Rome: “take special care of priests, your first collaborators”

Address of the Pope to the Bishops of Madagascar on pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the Jubilee

Jun 16, 2025 19:54

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV to Personally Bestow Palliums in Return to Historic Ritual: A Subtle but Symbolic Shift in Papal Style

Yet this is not a rejection of Pope Francis’s vision. Observers note that Leo XIV’s decision may reflect a nuanced form of continuity rather than rupture. Where Francis emphasized decentralization and the local Church, Leo XIV appears to underscore communion through presence—his own.

Jun 14, 2025 13:53

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese

The Vatican confirmed Lin’s appointment on June 5, just days before the ceremony. It was made, the Holy See said, “in the context of dialogue regarding the implementation of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China”

Jun 13, 2025 20:36

ZENIT Staff

Bioethics•Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology

Cardinal Eijk Calls for Deeper Church Engagement on Gender Medicine and Bioethics

The cardinal, who serves as Archbishop of Utrecht and is a long-standing member of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Jun 08, 2025 09:24

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Pope Leo writes for the first time to all the French bishops and this is what his letter says

Letter of Pope Leo XIV to the French Episcopate on the occasion of the centenary of the canonization of St. John Eudes, St. John Mary Vianney and St. Therese of the Child Jesus

May 31, 2025 18:58

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Pope Francis’ confessor dies in Argentina at age 98

Iraqi Cardinal Warns Against Regime Change in Iran: «It Only Makes Things Worse»

Pope Leo XIV indicates to bishops 4 theological cores and 4 indispensable virtues for a pastor

What Is the Difference Between the Holy See, Vatican City, and the Roman Curia? Cardinal Ghirlanda Explains

Israel Asks for Peace Yet Invades Iran: The Logic of Reasoning of the Only «Iranian Cardinal»

Leader of all U.S. bishops to migrants: “Count on our commitment to accompany you in these difficult times”

4 pastoral coordinates indicated by the Pope to the Church in Italy (which are valid for other places)

Pope Leo to bishops on pilgrimage to Rome: “take special care of priests, your first collaborators”

Leo XIV to Personally Bestow Palliums in Return to Historic Ritual: A Subtle but Symbolic Shift in Papal Style

China recognizes first bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV for a Chinese diocese

Cardinal Eijk Calls for Deeper Church Engagement on Gender Medicine and Bioethics

Pope Leo writes for the first time to all the French bishops and this is what his letter says