USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

Nov 11, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

the Supreme Court has quietly, but decisively, closed the door on efforts to overturn it. Photo: Telemundo

Homosexuality•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

On the controversy in the German episcopate regarding Leo XIV’s clear “no” to liturgical blessings for gay couples

The Pope’s remarks on same-sex blessings were characteristically nuanced but left little room for ritual experimentation. He acknowledged that all persons may receive God’s blessing but cautioned against the creation of liturgical formulas for couples, a practice he said runs contrary to the 2023 Vatican declaration «Fiducia Supplicans».

Sep 27, 2025 19:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Homosexuality•Vatican City

LGBT Activist to Run Vatican’s New Laudato Si’ Restaurant

He will work with Phil Stefani of the Stefani Restaurant Group of Chicago. According to statements reported by LifeSiteNews, the chefs even underwent a culinary «audition» for Vatican officials before being confirmed for their positions.

Sep 24, 2025 18:44

Rafael Llanes

Analysis Opinion•Homosexuality•Pope Francis

Does a pontificate influence LGBT+ acceptance by the clergy? A study provides the answer

A new study by Jesuit Lucas Sharma suggests that papal tone, more than politics, seminary generation, or personal identity, strongly influences how Catholic clergy approach LGBTQ+ issues

Sep 23, 2025 17:14

Valentina di Giorgio

Cardinals and Bishops•Homosexuality•Pope Francis

Cardinal Ambongo, leader of the entire African episcopate: “Fiducia Supplicans was a bad chapter in Pope Francis’ pontificate”

African Cardinal Challenges Vatican Document, Calls for Stronger Prophetic Voice in Church

Sep 18, 2025 08:33

Valentina di Giorgio

Homosexuality

US Human Rights Report Leaves Out LGBTs

The Washington Post wrote that this year’s “draft reports examined by the Post contain no reference to gender-based violence or violence against LGBTQ+ (sic) people.”

Aug 17, 2025 22:46

ZENIT Staff

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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On the controversy in the German episcopate regarding Leo XIV’s clear “no” to liturgical blessings for gay couples

LGBT Activist to Run Vatican’s New Laudato Si’ Restaurant

Does a pontificate influence LGBT+ acceptance by the clergy? A study provides the answer

Cardinal Ambongo, leader of the entire African episcopate: “Fiducia Supplicans was a bad chapter in Pope Francis’ pontificate”

US Human Rights Report Leaves Out LGBTs