Pope Leo XIV, the US-Iran war, and a forceful call in a Middle East on the brink of the abyss

Mar 02, 2026 09:06

joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes across Iran on February 28, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Photo: EFE/EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Cuba: Oil sanctions will hit the poorest and weakest warn bishops

Bishops have warned that Cuba will suffer “social chaos and violence” if fuel blockades are introduced.

Feb 04, 2026 10:57

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Priests, Dissidents, and a Warning from Havana: Cuba Tightens the Screws on Voices of Conscience

Father Álvarez was questioned for roughly three hours. His interrogation followed a recent trip to Miami and public remarks published by Diario Las Américas, in which he reiterated the hardships facing ordinary Cubans and suggested that the arrest of Nicolás Maduro had weakened Havana’s grip on Venezuela

Feb 03, 2026 17:53

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Clergy Arrests, ICE Raids, and a City on Edge as Minnesota’s Churches Confront America’s Immigration Crackdown

The ripple effects extend far beyond protest lines. Bishop Patrick Neary of Saint Cloud, whose diocese lies about 60 kilometers northwest of Minneapolis, says ICE activity has become a constant presence in parish life.

Jan 29, 2026 18:27

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Mexico’s Bishops Raise Their Voice After Football Field Massacre and Attack on Puebla Cathedral

The Mexican Bishops’ Conference (CEM) issued a forceful statement following two shocking incidents: a mass shooting that left at least 11 people dead at a community football field in Salamanca, Guanajuato, on Sunday, January 25, and an attempted arson attack against Puebla’s historic cathedral the previous night

Jan 28, 2026 11:25

Enrique Villegas

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Christian Brothers Schools in Jerusalem Protest Israeli Restrictions on Palestinian Teachers

Christian Brothers Schools are classified by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the corresponding department of the Jerusalem Municipality as «recognized, but not official, institutions.» They are attended by Palestinian students, both Christian and Muslim, and follow the Palestinian curriculum (Tawjihi) — with textbooks modified by the Israeli authorities — as well as international curricula.

Jan 27, 2026 11:18

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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Pope Leo XIV, the US-Iran war, and a forceful call in a Middle East on the brink of the abyss

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