Pope Leo XIV’s audience with the Ukrainian president

May 18, 2025 19:21

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Zelensky in a private audience Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Jewish State of Israel asks embassies to remove condolences for Pope’s death

Only Israeli President Isaac Herzog has broken the silence, offering a more measured reflection: “May his memory inspire acts of kindness and hope for humanity.” His words stand alone, a lone olive branch in an otherwise barren official response.

Apr 22, 2025 18:21

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Receives U.S. Vice-President Vance in the Vatican. Vance Is Impressed by the Liturgy and Gifts

In another commentary, the Vice President spoke about his experience at the liturgical celebration: «It was an honour to visit the Vatican during Holy Week, and a blessing to experience the beauty and reverence of the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica.»

Apr 20, 2025 00:34

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

U.S. Vice President attends Vatican on Good Friday

Vance, a practicing Christian, met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for bilateral discussions that sources close to the delegation described as “constructive and warm.” The two leaders are understood to have touched on issues ranging from transatlantic cooperation.

Apr 18, 2025 00:31

Valentina di Giorgio

Ecumenism•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

The Visit of the King and Queen of England to Pope Francis in the Vatican

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, «Their Majesties were delighted that the Pope was well enough to receive them and that they had the opportunity to express their best wishes in person.»

Apr 09, 2025 18:46

ZENIT Staff

Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican makes contact with Russia to discuss world and Church situation in the country

Willingness of the Holy See to continue its humanitarian effort in matters regarding the exchange of prisoners was reiterated.

Apr 04, 2025 20:51

ZENIT Staff

A letter from Pope Leo XIV has come to light in which he expressed his desire to remain in Peru for the rest of his life

The documents, recently uncovered by TV Perú Noticias and preserved by Peru’s National Migration Archive, offer a rare glimpse into the personal convictions of a man who, a decade later, would become Bishop of Rome

What is the liturgical year? Leo XIV explains it and warns against the “virtualization” of Sunday, the Lord’s Day

Pope’s General Audience, August 12, 2026, on the Liturgical Year

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3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
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Jewish State of Israel asks embassies to remove condolences for Pope’s death

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U.S. Vice President attends Vatican on Good Friday

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