Pope Leo XIV, the US-Iran war, and a forceful call in a Middle East on the brink of the abyss

Mar 02, 2026 09:06

joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes across Iran on February 28, reportedly killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Photo: EFE/EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH

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Pope Leo XIV Receives Nobel Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado: This Is What the Venezuelan Leader Asked Him

Maria Corina Machado also expressed to the Pope the importance of the civic demonstration carried out by Venezuelans on July 28, 2024, which reaffirmed the legitimacy of President Edmundo González Urrutia.

Jan 12, 2026 17:47

ZENIT Staff

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Pope Leo XIV and his impressive and comprehensive reflection on our times, troubled by a growing number of tensions and conflicts

Address of the Pope to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings

Jan 09, 2026 22:59

ZENIT Staff

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Investigation: How the Holy See sought a final diplomatic solution for Maduro

Far from diminishing its relevance, the Post’s investigation underscores its real value. Vatican diplomacy does not guarantee success. What it preserves is conscience

Jan 09, 2026 16:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican Diplomacy

With How Many Countries Does the Vatican Have Diplomatic Relations? These Are the Figures for 2025

Of 184 countries, 93 have an Embassy in Rome, including those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Jan 09, 2026 00:06

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican Diplomacy

Marco Rubio talks to Cardinal Parolin about Venezuela: this is what was said

While the Vatican has not released its own readout of the 6 January conversation, Cardinal Parolin’s long familiarity with Venezuela adds weight to the exchange

Jan 07, 2026 17:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.

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

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Pope Leo XIV, the US-Iran war, and a forceful call in a Middle East on the brink of the abyss

Outgoing Chilean president asks Pope to intervene in US blockade of Cuba

Washington responds to the Vatican’s refusal to join Trump’s Peace Board

Vatican says no to Trump and declines to join the “Board of Peace”

Taiwan’s president writes to Pope Leo XIV: ‘Taipei wants peace, human rights, and democracy’

Trump invited the Vatican to the new “Peace Board.” The Holy See confirms that Leo XIV is considering accepting

Vatican confirms: Holy See sought to mediate to remove Maduro before US intervention

Pope Leo XIV Receives Nobel Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado: This Is What the Venezuelan Leader Asked Him

Pope Leo XIV and his impressive and comprehensive reflection on our times, troubled by a growing number of tensions and conflicts

Investigation: How the Holy See sought a final diplomatic solution for Maduro

With How Many Countries Does the Vatican Have Diplomatic Relations? These Are the Figures for 2025

Marco Rubio talks to Cardinal Parolin about Venezuela: this is what was said