The Role of Prayer in Times of War: One of the Most Heartfelt and Important Meditations of the Pontificate of Leo XIV

Apr 11, 2026 19:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV presided over a prayer vigil for peace inside St. Peter’s Basilica. Photo: Vatican Media

Controversies•Vatican Diplomacy

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

Despite the turbulence, both sides have moved quickly to reaffirm the stability of their relationship. U.S. officials have insisted that ties with the Holy See remain “strong and productive,” while Vatican representatives have emphasized the importance of continued dialogue

Apr 10, 2026 16:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Testimonies

The Shroud of Manoppello Analyzed by Science: A Miracle That Records the Mystery of Christ’s Passion

The Son of God Himself revealed the authenticity of this Holy Veil to mystic Maria Valtorta, and in 1963, Padre Pio said: «The Holy Face in Manoppello is the greatest miracle we have.» Science also yields to the evidence.

Apr 10, 2026 15:54

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Young People

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is reportedly bidding to host World Youth Day 2030: here’s what we know

If successful, the bid would do more than bring a major ecclesial gathering to the American South. It would almost certainly ensure the first visit to the United States by Pope Leo XIV

Apr 09, 2026 19:33

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Apr 09, 2026 12:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Euthanasia

Euthanasia accounts for 4% of causes of death in Belgium, according to a report

What Belgium’s 2025 figures ultimately reveal is not just a rise in numbers, but a redefinition of the context in which those numbers are produced

Apr 09, 2026 10:27

ZENIT Staff

Amid the polarization between Trump and Leo XIV, U.S. police respond to a bomb threat at the home of the Pope’s brother

Police in New Lenox, a suburban community outside Chicago, responded on the evening of April 15 at approximately 6:30 p.m. to reports of a bomb threat at the home of John Prevost, one of the Pope’s two older brothers

Leo XIV on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people

Pope Benedict XVI appeared three times, while Francis was featured on six occasions, reflecting different phases in the Church’s engagement with global issues

The Role of Prayer in Times of War: One of the Most Heartfelt and Important Meditations of the Pontificate of Leo XIV

Success Story: This Is the Residence Where 8 Out of 10 Priests with Psychological Issues Find Success

A new papal nuncio to manage the Holy See’s relations with the progressive German episcopate

The authentic experience of sports, team spirit, and its temptations, according to Pope Leo XIV

Russia and Ukraine Reach a Ceasefire Agreement for Easter

Pope Leo XIV to Chaldean Bishops: Key Points for Electing a New Patriarch and Strong Exhortations on Money and Chastity

Macron and Pope Leo XIV converge in a Vatican meeting shaped by global tensions

A diplomatic storm denied: Vatican and Washington push back against claims of Pentagon pressure on the Holy See

The Shroud of Manoppello Analyzed by Science: A Miracle That Records the Mystery of Christ’s Passion

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is reportedly bidding to host World Youth Day 2030: here’s what we know

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

Euthanasia accounts for 4% of causes of death in Belgium, according to a report