This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Apr 14, 2026 17:40

the Pope acknowledges the importance of Evangelii gaudium as a key reference that centers Christian life on the kerygma Photo: Vatican Media

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops

Why more people are becoming Catholic this Easter

How can we ponder on the wonder of these personal journeys? Is it possible to identify some common features?

Apr 07, 2026 18:11

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Controversies•Local Church

Controversial Antwerp bishop expands on his idea of ordaining married men and shares his thoughts on women

Bonny proposes exploring new forms of ecclesial ministry for both men and women, particularly in light of unresolved debates about the role of women in ordained ministry

Apr 03, 2026 21:24

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

UK: Bishop Hendricks urges responsible use of artificial intelligence

Recognising the rapid progression of AI, Bishop Hendricks explained that while it isn’t yet possible to share a definitive Bishops’ Conference policy, it is nonetheless important to be part of the conversation, especially given the ethical concerns which AI raises.

Mar 30, 2026 14:06

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa Says Palm Sunday Mass Ban in Jerusalem Was a Misunderstanding

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem said: «There were no confrontations, and we don’t want to force things, but rather find a solution respecting the right to prayer. We will celebrate Easter discreetly.»

Mar 29, 2026 17:28

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV continues to reshape the Roman Curia: Meet the new Australian prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts

The appointment, announced on March 25, fills a strategic vacancy at the heart of the Vatican’s juridical machinery. Randazzo, 59, succeeds Filippo Iannone, who was transferred in September 2025 to lead the Dicastery for Bishops, the body responsible for vetting episcopal appointments worldwide

Mar 26, 2026 19:00

ZENIT Staff

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

Keiko Fujimori Visits the Peruvian Episcopate and Gets Involved in the Upcoming Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of cordiality, fraternal dialogue, and prayer, various topics of national interest were addressed, with special emphasis on preparations for the Holy Father’s visit to Peru, an event considered of great importance for the life of the Church and the country.

This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

3 cardinals on a prime-time TV show in the U.S.: They discuss Trump, the Pope, just war, and the surge in conversions

A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

Why Is the Pope Going to Lebanon? What Is the Dialogue with Muslims Like? And What Is the Role of Charles de Foucauld? ZENIT’s Interview with the Cardinal of Algeria

A new papal nuncio to manage the Holy See’s relations with the progressive German episcopate

Pope Leo XIV to Chaldean Bishops: Key Points for Electing a New Patriarch and Strong Exhortations on Money and Chastity

The highest-ranking military bishop in the United States states that Trump’s war in Iran does not meet the criteria for a “just war”

Why more people are becoming Catholic this Easter

Controversial Antwerp bishop expands on his idea of ordaining married men and shares his thoughts on women

UK: Bishop Hendricks urges responsible use of artificial intelligence

Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa Says Palm Sunday Mass Ban in Jerusalem Was a Misunderstanding

Pope Leo XIV continues to reshape the Roman Curia: Meet the new Australian prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts