Cardinal Zuppi’s New Visit to Ukraine: The Pope’s Special Envoy Visits Russian Prisoners, Many of Whom Are Catholic

Jul 15, 2026 18:25

Zuppi, the Archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops' Conference, began a four-day visit to Ukraine Photo: Giacomo Gambassi /Avvenire

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

According to the contents of the letter, Pezeshkian accused Israel and the United States of carrying out actions that he described as responsible for thousands of casualties and widespread destruction

May 18, 2026 18:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Official: Pope Leo XIV to Visit France in September 2026: Here’s How President Macron Reacted on Social Media, and Here’s Everything We Know About the Trip

The Holy See announced that the Pope’s visit comes in response to invitations from French civil authorities, the country’s bishops, and the Director-General of UNESCO, whose Paris headquarters Leo XIV is expected to address during the trip.

May 16, 2026 10:13

Covadonga Asturias

Controversies•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican Clarifies Iran Ambassador Controversy: Routine Diplomatic Honor Miscast as Political Endorsement

According to clarifications issued by both Vatican officials and the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, the honor formed part of the Vatican’s longstanding diplomatic protocol: ambassadors accredited to the Holy See who complete at least two years of service commonly receive the distinction.

May 14, 2026 17:37

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s 45-minute meeting with Leo XIV: Pope does not cancel phone call with Trump

The meeting took place against the backdrop of an escalating verbal dispute triggered by Trump’s repeated accusations that Leo XIV had shown sympathy toward Iran and had failed to oppose Tehran’s nuclear ambitions strongly enough — claims the Vatican has categorically rejected

May 07, 2026 17:41

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump attacks the Pope again, and Leo XIV responds once more: “If anyone wishes to criticize me, let them do so with the truth”

The controversy erupted anew during a televised phone interview in which Trump, speaking to conservative host Hugh Hewitt, suggested that the Pope’s priorities were misplaced and even dangerous

May 05, 2026 20:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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

Cardinal Zuppi’s New Visit to Ukraine: The Pope’s Special Envoy Visits Russian Prisoners, Many of Whom Are Catholic

Leo XIV Celebrates the United States’ 250th Birthday at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See

Pope Leo XIV and the Prime Minister of Canada Place Human Dignity at the Center of the AI Revolution During a Phone Call

Pope Leo XIV receives Spain’s atheist president amid a political crisis in the country he is about to visit

The Argentine government has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit the country: here’s everything we know

Arms Spending Reaches World Record: Holy See Is Only Country To Point It Out

Pentecost: An Inspiration for the World of Diplomacy. What Leo XIV Told New Ambassadors to the Vatican

Iran’s President Appeals to the Pope Regarding the Situation in His Country and the War in the Middle East

Official: Pope Leo XIV to Visit France in September 2026: Here’s How President Macron Reacted on Social Media, and Here’s Everything We Know About the Trip

Vatican Clarifies Iran Ambassador Controversy: Routine Diplomatic Honor Miscast as Political Endorsement

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s 45-minute meeting with Leo XIV: Pope does not cancel phone call with Trump

Trump attacks the Pope again, and Leo XIV responds once more: “If anyone wishes to criticize me, let them do so with the truth”