One in three Mexican bishops will be replaced by Pope Leo XIV between 2026 and 2027

Feb 28, 2026 20:31

ZENIT Staff

The Mexican bishops gathered in Permanent Assembly © CEM

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Cardinal Dolan reveals that the US Vice President apologized to him for a false and defamatory comment

Regarding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim and self-described democratic socialist, Dolan struck a mixed tone. He expressed disappointment at not being invited to Mamdani’s inauguration and noted the limited Catholic presence in the mayor’s transition team

Feb 23, 2026 21:57

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Record number of adults to be received into Catholic Church in Southwark

Of the 590-plus adults being received into the Church from across the Archdiocese of Southwark, 57% are women and 43% are men. The data reveals a notably young demographic, with half aged 35 and under, 37% under 30 and 20% between the ages of 18-2

Feb 23, 2026 21:37

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Photo Gallery: 1,500 People Per Hour. This Was the First Day of the Historic Exhibition of the Mortal Remains of St. Francis of Assisi

The figures are those of a great «Franciscan Jubilee»: all places for this first day were sold out, confirming expectations, with a total of approximately 18,000 people entering the Lower Church of the Basilica to pay homage to the Saint of Assisi.

Feb 22, 2026 11:51

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Surprise in Belgium: Catholic Church reports increase in adult baptisms. Here are the figures

The Belgian Church itself has framed the moment with cautious optimism. Headlines in both francophone and Flemish Catholic media have noted that religion may not be as moribund as often portrayed

Feb 20, 2026 12:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

This is what Pope Leo XIV’s tour of Italy will look like: these are the seven different cities he will visit in four months

Altogether, seven Italian destinations are scheduled before the end of August. The Vatican rarely publishes such a dense domestic agenda so far in advance. With the Holy Year 2025—during which millions of pilgrims came to Rome—now concluded, Leo XIV appears freer to move within and beyond the Eternal City

Feb 20, 2026 11:46

Valentina di Giorgio

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

One in three Mexican bishops will be replaced by Pope Leo XIV between 2026 and 2027

Brazilian bishop declares excommunication for Catholics who participate in “traditional” Masses

For the first time, a Pope will address the Spanish Parliament: it will be Leo XIV during his visit to Madrid in June 2026

Notre Dame University Backs Away from a Contested Appointment

Heiner Wilmer takes the helm of the German Bishops’ Conference: he will present the controversial Synodal Conference to the Vatican

Did Pope Leo XIV speak out against the Spanish party Vox, which is aligned with the Trump administration?

Mexico After “El Mencho”: Bloodshed, Blockades and a Church Plea to “Recover Courage”

Cardinal Dolan reveals that the US Vice President apologized to him for a false and defamatory comment

Record number of adults to be received into Catholic Church in Southwark

Photo Gallery: 1,500 People Per Hour. This Was the First Day of the Historic Exhibition of the Mortal Remains of St. Francis of Assisi

Surprise in Belgium: Catholic Church reports increase in adult baptisms. Here are the figures

This is what Pope Leo XIV’s tour of Italy will look like: these are the seven different cities he will visit in four months