Charles Personnaz, a Catholic Specializing in the Christian East, Is Appointed as France’s New Ambassador to the Holy See

Apr 27, 2026 10:19

ZENIT Staff

Charles Personnaz becomes France's new representative to the Vatican Photo: STEPHANE LEMOUTON-POOL/SIPA

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

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

For Pope Leo XIV, still in the early phase of his pontificate, the encounter offered an opportunity to engage a major European leader while reinforcing his emerging profile as a vocal advocate for peace in an increasingly polarized international environment

Apr 10, 2026 17:20

ZENIT Staff

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

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

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

The Pope’s remarks echoed and reinforced his Easter message delivered during the Urbi et Orbi on April 5, where he had already called on those with the power to wage war to lay down their arms and choose dialogue

Apr 07, 2026 17:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Holy Land•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Between Kyiv and Jerusalem: Vatican Diplomacy in Full Swing During Holy Week. Pope Leo XIV Speaks with the Ukrainian and Israeli Presidents

The Vatican confirmed that both calls included an exchange of greetings for Easter—Christian and Jewish alike—but quickly moved into substantive discussions on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

Apr 04, 2026 20:20

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

What was supposed to be a routine return flight from Tenerife to Rome on June 12 transformed into an unusual episode that forced the Pontiff to abandon his scheduled aircraft and accept the personal assistance of King Felipe VI of Spain.

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Charles Personnaz, a Catholic Specializing in the Christian East, Is Appointed as France’s New Ambassador to the Holy See

On the Controversy with Trump, Leo XIV Denounces a «Not Entirely Accurate Narrative»

Trump and Vance prolong the conflict with Leon XIV as Russia and Brazil join the controversy

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

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

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

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

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

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

Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

Between Kyiv and Jerusalem: Vatican Diplomacy in Full Swing During Holy Week. Pope Leo XIV Speaks with the Ukrainian and Israeli Presidents