Bishop vs. Opus Dei: He Threatens to Resign If His Demands Aren’t Met, and a Letter from Pope Francis Supporting One of the Parties Is Revealed

Sep 01, 2026 08:38

ZENIT Staff

According to those letters, Francis sides with Pérez Pueyo Photo: El Pais

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Mexican bishop imposes restrictions on lay presiding at liturgical celebrations and on the use of vestments intended for the clergy

Under the new provisions, laypeople who have not been instituted in the stable ministry of acolyte may not preside over celebrations of the Word, funeral rites, sacramentals or other liturgical acts proper to ordained ministers

Aug 28, 2026 06:23

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

The King of Norway Dies: This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Official Statement

In his telegram, addressed to the new Norwegian sovereign, Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the death and extended his condolences to Haakon VIII, the Royal Family and the Norwegian people

Aug 28, 2026 06:17

ZENIT Staff

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Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

When registrations opened on August 10 for Leo XIV’s September 26-27 visit to the Marian sanctuary, organizers initially regarded registration as advisable rather than compulsory. Within less than ten days, however, 100,000 pilgrims had registered

Aug 27, 2026 13:29

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The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again — and 2027 Could Change Everything

At the current pace, 2026 could surpass last year’s unprecedented total of 530,724 officially certified pilgrims

Aug 25, 2026 23:27

ZENIT Staff

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It Was a Masonic Temple; Now the Church Is “Baptizing” It and Converting It into a Catholic Space, Thanks to Saint Joseph

The building was home to the local Masonic lodge for nearly a century; in November 2026, it will be handed over to the Catholic educational institution, which will open its doors to the entire Steubenville community.

Aug 23, 2026 10:29

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Leo XIV Returns to Peru: Government to Invest $18 Million

The government authorized the transfer of the funds to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organize the Pope’s visit from November 11 to 16, according to a supreme decree published in the country’s official gazette on September 5.

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

The pattern of giving has been particularly striking. The average donation has been around €200—approximately twice the average single donation in France in 2024—and some contributions have exceeded €10,000.

Bishop vs. Opus Dei: He Threatens to Resign If His Demands Aren’t Met, and a Letter from Pope Francis Supporting One of the Parties Is Revealed

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The Remarkable Case of the Asian Diocese Surpassing 1,000 Priests: A Success Achieved by God Through the Laity

Vatican official stresses the importance of rest as part of mental health in the life of a priest

2 out of 10 U.S. bishops are willing to ordain gay priests, according to a study

Peruvian Bishops Warn of Scams Using Pope Leo XIV’s Name and Image Weeks Before His Visit

Mexican bishop imposes restrictions on lay presiding at liturgical celebrations and on the use of vestments intended for the clergy

The King of Norway Dies: This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Official Statement

Pope in Lourdes: Marian Shrine Closes Registration After Being Overwhelmed by Massive Turnout

The Camino de Santiago Is Breaking Records Again — and 2027 Could Change Everything

It Was a Masonic Temple; Now the Church Is “Baptizing” It and Converting It into a Catholic Space, Thanks to Saint Joseph