Armenia’s Prime Minister and the Catholicos Collide in a Struggle Over Power, Identity and the Rule of Law

Feb 21, 2026 10:16

ZENIT Staff

Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Photo: Armenia Church

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

At 76 Years Old, This Is Cardinal Dolan’s New “Job”: New York Police Chaplain

Commissioner Tisch, who is Jewish, said she chose Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Reverend A.R. Bernard as co-chaplains because they are known for their honesty and integrity.

Feb 20, 2026 11:07

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Vatican Diplomacy

Washington responds to the Vatican’s refusal to join Trump’s Peace Board

According to Leavitt, the Holy See expressed concern that involvement might appear to compete with established U.N. peacekeeping mechanisms.

Feb 20, 2026 10:58

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Rome

Three Areas Where the Fire of Pastoral Ministry Can Be Rekindled, According to Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s address to the clergy of the Diocese of Rome during a meeting in Paul VI Hall

Feb 19, 2026 22:17

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Catholic Church in the US publishes its 2026 annual report on religious freedom in the country

The report summarizes developments on national questions and federal policies affecting religious liberty in the U.S., including the role of religion in American public life, and the challenges and opportunities of the present moment

Feb 19, 2026 17:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray, Discuss, and Reaffirm Their Unity as One Church

The eleven bishops attending included bishops from the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM), the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Feb 19, 2026 17:20

ZENIT Staff

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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Armenia’s Prime Minister and the Catholicos Collide in a Struggle Over Power, Identity and the Rule of Law

Uganda: Muslim man stabs his son to death for converting to Christianity

Questions about liturgy: The Sanctuary in Lent

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

Report shows that 2 out of 3 babies killed by abortion in the US owe their deaths to the abortion pill

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

Outgoing Chilean president asks Pope to intervene in US blockade of Cuba

At 76 Years Old, This Is Cardinal Dolan’s New “Job”: New York Police Chaplain

Washington responds to the Vatican’s refusal to join Trump’s Peace Board

Three Areas Where the Fire of Pastoral Ministry Can Be Rekindled, According to Pope Leo XIV

Catholic Church in the US publishes its 2026 annual report on religious freedom in the country

Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray, Discuss, and Reaffirm Their Unity as One Church