3 very interesting challenges from the Pope to politicians and rulers at a meeting at the Vatican

Jun 21, 2025 20:59

the Pope received the participants in the Jubilee of Rulers in a special audience in the Hall of Blessings of the Vatican Basilica photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

First Italian poll shows Pope Leo XIV surpasses Francis and Benedict in popularity

Unlike his recent predecessors, Pope Leo XIV’s appeal seems to transcend political divisions, a noteworthy development in Italy’s polarized landscape. Voters from nearly all major parties report high levels of approval

Jun 19, 2025 19:20

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV surpasses Francis in popularity according to first published survey: these are the percentages

These figures place Pope Leo ahead of his predecessor, Pope Francis, in early approval ratings among U.S. Catholics. A comparable poll from 2015 showed Francis with a 59 percent favorability rating two years into his papacy

Jun 19, 2025 19:12

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Leader of all U.S. bishops to migrants: “Count on our commitment to accompany you in these difficult times”

Statement by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President of the U.S. Catholic Bishops in response to increased immigration enforcement actions

Jun 18, 2025 19:26

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: 200 Christians killed, the largest slaughter in a single day in an African country

IDPs burned alive, shot dead and macheted. The militants stormed in, shouting “Allahu Akhbar” (‘God is great’), before killing people at will.

Jun 18, 2025 19:07

John Pontifex

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

First Catholic priest killed by paramilitary militias in Sudan

Since the beginning of the war, many people have sought refuge on church compounds, and the Church in Sudan has almost no resources. ACN is supporting about 500 families in the Archdiocese of Khartoum with money for food, medical treatment, mosquito nets, tarpaulins and blankets

Jun 18, 2025 19:03

ZENIT Staff

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

The 4 tasks Pope Leo XIV gave to the Legionaries of Christ: charism, authority, missionary unity, and synodality

Pope’s address to the Legionaries of Christ during an audience on the occasion of their General Chapter

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3 very interesting challenges from the Pope to politicians and rulers at a meeting at the Vatican

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First Italian poll shows Pope Leo XIV surpasses Francis and Benedict in popularity

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