[PHOTO GALLERY] This is how the first historic day of the King of England’s state visit to Pope Leo XIV unfolded

Oct 23, 2025 18:30

The British monarch, accompanied by Queen Camilla, arrived through the Arch of the Bells and was greeted with full honors in the Courtyard of San Damaso Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land

Chilean cardinal of Palestinian origin offers to mediate conflict in the Holy Land on behalf of the Pope

Chomali, 68, met with the Pope on October 20, 2025, to formally express, among other things, his desire to play an active role in fostering dialogue between Israel and Palestine. It was more than a diplomatic proposal; it was a personal plea

Oct 22, 2025 22:22

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The text, grounded in the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the Church’s own liturgical guidelines, does more than regulate. It listens—to the evolving musical language of local communities, to the pastoral need for inclusion, and to the perennial truth that song in worship is not performance, but prayer

Oct 22, 2025 22:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

The document, the fruit of contributions from parishes, dioceses, associations, and religious movements across the country, unfolds along three main lines: the renewal of ecclesial practices and mentality, the formation of believers, and the shared responsibility in Church governance

Oct 22, 2025 22:12

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality•Young People

Is the Bible clear when it comes to homosexuality? Study shows what believers think

For Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, these numbers represent more than statistical drift; they mark a crisis of discipleship. “This shows a great need for biblical teaching,” he said, urging churches to “teach, live, and defend a biblical worldview.”

Oct 22, 2025 22:09

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

The Chinese Government and Its Code of Conduct for Internet Evangelization

This Code, published on the website chinacatholic.cn, consists of 18 articles, regulating the behaviour of religious clergy online and affecting all «approved» religious denominations. It clarifies that clergy must love the homeland, defend the leadership of the Communist Party of China, defend the socialist system, and abide by national laws, regulations, and provisions governing religious affairs.

Oct 21, 2025 15:50

ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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[PHOTO GALLERY] This is how the first historic day of the King of England’s state visit to Pope Leo XIV unfolded

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Chilean cardinal of Palestinian origin offers to mediate conflict in the Holy Land on behalf of the Pope

Argentine bishop authorizes new instruments for liturgical songs in his diocese

The Italian Catholic Church votes on its synodal future before the end of October. Why is this important for the rest of the Catholic Church?

Is the Bible clear when it comes to homosexuality? Study shows what believers think

The Chinese Government and Its Code of Conduct for Internet Evangelization