Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

Apr 14, 2026 11:46

On 11 April, Pope Leo XIV met at the Vatican with the President of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Trần Thanh Mẫn Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

The synod’s deliberations took place in close proximity to the Holy See, and included a meeting with Pope Leo XIV on April 10

Apr 12, 2026 19:24

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

Religious radio in the United States functions simultaneously as a tool of evangelization, a source of personal guidance, a platform for cultural commentary, and, in some cases, a vehicle for political expression

Apr 12, 2026 18:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Interview

Why Is the Pope Going to Lebanon? What Is the Dialogue with Muslims Like? And What Is the Role of Charles de Foucauld? ZENIT’s Interview with the Cardinal of Algeria

To better understand the Catholic Church in Algeria and the implications of the Holy Father’s Apostolic Visit, ZENIT interviewed Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, who has resided in the country for more than 22 years.

Apr 11, 2026 19:37

Anne Van Merris

Pope Leo XIV•Virgin Mary

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

Reflection of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for Peace

Apr 11, 2026 19:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Priests

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

Alongside four priests, approximately 25 professionals from various disciplines contribute to the program, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that combines spiritual direction with psychological and human formation. The results suggest a significant degree of effectiveness

Apr 11, 2026 18:18

ZENIT Staff

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The unitive and procreative dimensions of marriage, as explored in depth by Leo XIV

Pope’s General Audience, October 21, 2026, on Commitment to the Family in Today’s Society

Leo XIV is cancer-free and will not need chemotherapy or any other treatment

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Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

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3 cardinals on a prime-time TV show in the U.S.: They discuss Trump, the Pope, just war, and the surge in conversions

Trump Attacks the Pope for the Second Day, and Meloni Defends Him. The World Reacts While the Catholic Vice-President of the USA Supports Him

Support for Trump among Catholics plummets, according to a new poll conducted amid the war

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A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

How many Catholic radio stations are there in the U.S., and how many listeners tune in via streaming? Major study on religious radio released

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