Diplomatic Void at the Vatican: U.S. Senate Democrats Block Trump’s Nominee Days Before Papal Inauguration

May 16, 2025 14:16

ZENIT Staff

Brian Burch, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Photo: Infobae

One of the most alarming trends is how early porn addiction is beginning.

Analysis Opinion•Pro Life•Woman

Revealing finding never before published: the real impact of the abortion pill on women’s health

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises.

May 14, 2025 11:57

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Like the literary character of a priest-detective from Chicago created by Ralph McInerny, the American Pope may hold a few surprises.

May 14, 2025 11:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

While the official visit remains unconfirmed, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney expressed hopeful anticipation. “We earnestly pray that the Holy Father will join us in 2028 for the Eucharistic Congress,” Fisher said. “It would be a tremendous joy to have him among us once more.”

May 14, 2025 11:53

Elizabeth Owens

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

According to the «2025 Red List» published by Global Christian Relief (GCR), more than 10,000 Christians were murdered across the continent between November 2022 and 2024, primarily by Islamist extremist groups operating with near impunity.

May 14, 2025 11:50

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members

At the heart of the event was the signing of an executive order creating the 13-member commission, chaired by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and vice-chaired by retired neurosurgeon and former cabinet member Ben Carson. Their mission: to produce a report detailing the foundational role of religious liberty in American life, examine perceived threats to that liberty, and propose ways to promote religious pluralism.

May 14, 2025 11:47

Tim Daniels

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Diplomatic Void at the Vatican: U.S. Senate Democrats Block Trump’s Nominee Days Before Papal Inauguration

3 key words of the missionary action of the Church and of the work of the Holy See’s diplomacy, according to Leo XIV

Analysis: This Is How the Conclave Was and This Is the Cardinals’ Vision of the Pope According to Their Own Statements (1)

Leader of Ukrainian Catholics visits the Pope and invites him to Ukraine: “his visit would contribute to stop the war”

Leo XIV: a digital phenomenon and the first Pope influencer. Almost 13 million followers in 72 hours

ZENIT’s Interview with French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin: No One Campaigned in the Conclave

Increased Acceptance of Pornography in Society Draws Renewed Effort from Catholic Bishops to Support Families at Risk

Revealing finding never before published: the real impact of the abortion pill on women’s health

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members