German president visits the Pope: invitation to the country, role of the Holy See in the current situation, and ecclesial life in Germany are the topics

Sep 23, 2025 15:05

Valentina di Giorgio

Frank-Walter Steinmeier met Pope Leo XIV in Rome on September 22 Photo: Vatican Media

Vatican Diplomacy

The Vatican will become the first country in the world to produce 100% clean energy

According to the Vatican’s press office, the installation will apply the most advanced solutions currently available, balancing clean energy generation with the preservation of agricultural use, the region’s hydrogeological stability, and the protection of its cultural and archaeological heritage

Aug 01, 2025 01:44

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

US Congress: bill introduced to prevent revocation of Pope Leo XIV’s citizenship and tax issues

That theoretical quandary is now a legislative one. If passed, Hurd’s bill would formally exempt any U.S. citizen who becomes pope from tax obligations to the United States during his pontificate.

Jul 29, 2025 13:47

Tim Daniels

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

After call from Israeli prime minister, Pope speaks by phone with Palestinian president

During the call, the Holy Father reiterated his appeal for full respect of international humanitarian law, emphasizing the obligation to protect the civilian population and sacred sites, as well as the prohibition of the indiscriminate use of force and the forced displacement of people

Jul 21, 2025 22:35

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump reacts to Israeli attack on Catholic church in Gaza

In a press briefing later that day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Trump was “not pleased” upon learning of the incident

Jul 18, 2025 22:18

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump Says He Respects Pope Leo XIV, but Has No Plans to Meet the First American Pontiff

“I have a lot of respect for him. I would meet him, but I don’t have anything planned,” Trump said, before steering the conversation in a more familiar direction. “I like his brother a lot. He’s a great MAGA guy.”

Jul 18, 2025 22:15

Tim Daniels

Superior of the Schoenstatt Fathers in audience with the Pope: a beatification pending

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Father Alexandre (Alexander) Awi Mello, Superior General of the Schoenstatt Fathers and president of the International Schoenstatt Movement

Pope Leo XIV brings spiritual exercises back to the Apostolic Palace: they will be preached by a Norwegian monk (and bishop)

Pope Leo XIV Entrusts His First Lenten Retreat to Erik Varden

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German president visits the Pope: invitation to the country, role of the Holy See in the current situation, and ecclesial life in Germany are the topics

Vietnam and Holy See Deepen Ties in Twelfth Round of Bilateral Dialogue

Between Gaza and Jerusalem: Pope Leo XIV and Israel’s Herzog Navigate Fragile Paths to Peace

Vatican Secretary of State reiterates Holy See’s position on total invasion of Gaza

What Does Pope Leo XIV’s Letter to the President of Ukraine Say? Full Text

Israeli ambassador to the Holy See accuses Vatican newspaper of anti-Semitism

US Senate approves appointment of Catholic from same city as Pope Leo as new ambassador

The Vatican will become the first country in the world to produce 100% clean energy

US Congress: bill introduced to prevent revocation of Pope Leo XIV’s citizenship and tax issues

After call from Israeli prime minister, Pope speaks by phone with Palestinian president

Trump reacts to Israeli attack on Catholic church in Gaza

Trump Says He Respects Pope Leo XIV, but Has No Plans to Meet the First American Pontiff