Putin bombs Ukraine on Christmas Day and Pope Leo XIV responds with humanitarian aid: photos of what he sent

Dec 29, 2025 15:57

Three lorries loaded with food supplies have reached some of the Ukrainian areas most affected by the fighting Photo: Limosnería Apostólica

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

For now, the immediate threat to online religious speech in Mexico has been averted, yet the debate remains far from over

Nov 11, 2025 19:13

Enrique Villegas

Homosexuality•Justice and Peace

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

For now, Obergefell stands as it did in 2015: a pillar of constitutional law and a lightning rod of moral debate. The justices may have chosen silence, but their silence has spoken clearly—America’s marriage law will not be rewritten, at least not by this Court

Nov 11, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, whose archdiocese encompasses many of the missions Serra founded in the 18th century, says he was blindsided by the decision

Nov 04, 2025 10:09

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war

The ambassador, speaking at a commemorative event hosted by the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See on October 23, reflected not only on political strategy and military resolve, but also on prayer, moral courage, and the quiet diplomacy that helped move hardened hearts

Oct 30, 2025 20:02

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Oregon social worker appeals order forcing him to remove children’s books from desk

InterMountain Education Service District in Oregon ordered a licensed clinical social worker to remove three children’s books that he had displayed behind his office desk because they convey messages with which the district disagrees.

Oct 29, 2025 15:51

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

Putin bombs Ukraine on Christmas Day and Pope Leo XIV responds with humanitarian aid: photos of what he sent

Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigration Czar, a Catholic, Speaks Out Against US Church’s Message

US Democrats and Republicans Approve Resolution Condemning Evils of Socialism

Gaza: the ongoing grave situation and persecution of settlers in occupied Palestine

UN General Assembly Expands Global Censorship

A group linked to Israel is behind a charter plane taking Palestinians to South Africa

Israeli president condemns attacks by Jewish settlers against innocent Palestinians

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war

Oregon social worker appeals order forcing him to remove children’s books from desk