The U.S. and the LGBT+ Community: The Supreme Court Rules on So-Called “Conversion Therapy,” and the Outcome Is Surprising

Apr 02, 2026 20:57

Tim Daniels

Christian counselor, Kaley Chiles Photo: ADF

Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

Mar 22, 2026 18:28

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, framed the current moment as one of dangerous escalation. His message was directed not only at Washington but also at Israel: conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy, not force

Mar 20, 2026 17:03

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Scotland Rejects Assisted Suicide Legislation

The bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, would have allowed medically assisted deaths for adults diagnosed as terminally ill, contingent on the approval of two healthcare professionals

Mar 18, 2026 12:55

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Vatican City

Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

Vatican Court Orders Partial Retrial in Financial Scandal, Citing Procedural Flaws

Mar 17, 2026 18:07

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Bishop of El Paso to immigration agents: No one is obligated to follow an immoral law

The message, addressing both mass detention and mass deportation, is the first of its kind since the beginning of mass deportations in the United States this past year, and addressed directly to both the immigrant community in borderlands as well as those working in immigration enforcement.

Mar 17, 2026 16:53

ZENIT Staff

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pratt described the opportunity to work with the Pope and the Vatican as an extraordinary honor, expressing gratitude for the trust and access granted to the production. He said St. Peter’s story remains fundamental to Christian faith and that he was grateful to help bring the apostle’s legacy to the screen.

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The U.S. and the LGBT+ Community: The Supreme Court Rules on So-Called “Conversion Therapy,” and the Outcome Is Surprising

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Again About Trump and the War (and It Is Announced That the Pope Will Carry the Cross Throughout the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday)

Pope Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Women at the Vatican

International Olympic Committee bans transgender men from competing against women in sports

Meta and Google are liable for psychological harm, according to a lawsuit that was dismissed in U.S. courts

U.S. Court Orders Access for Clergy Amid Immigration Crackdown

Jehovah’s Witnesses are open to the limited possibility of blood transfusions

Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Scotland Rejects Assisted Suicide Legislation

Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

Bishop of El Paso to immigration agents: No one is obligated to follow an immoral law