Mary Mother of the Church: Marian Solemnity explained by Pope Leo XIV to Vatican workers

Jun 09, 2025 18:17

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV presided at Mass on the occasion of the Solemnity of St. Mary, Mother of the Church Photo: Vatican Media

Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

Italian police confiscate 1.5 million illegal religious articles damaging to Vatican

Eleven individuals have been reported to judicial authorities in connection with the investigation—ten of Chinese nationality and one Italian—while three others face administrative penalties filed through the local Chamber of Commerce.

Apr 15, 2025 16:43

Valentina di Giorgio

Jubilee 2025

20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries arrive in Rome for Jubilee of the Sick

The event will open on Saturday morning with a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing attendees to begin their spiritual journey with a moment of reflection and renewal. But the Jubilee is not only a time of prayer; it is also a platform for dialogue, education, and community engagement.

Apr 03, 2025 18:58

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Rome

“Julia”, Rome Capital’s new virtual assistant for Jubilee pilgrims

For those eager to explore Rome’s cultural heritage, «Julia» offers details on museums, exhibitions, and special events, along with the official schedule of religious celebrations for the Holy Year. Additionally, it provides health-related information, such as pharmacy locations, emergency room wait times, and civil protection alerts.

Mar 26, 2025 22:35

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Jubilee 2025

Vatican and Airbnb agreement to welcome visitors for 2025 Jubilee

Valentina Reino, Head of Institutional Relations for Airbnb Italy, said: «We are deeply honored to collaborate with the Dicastery to facilitate a memorable and sustainable Jubilee for pilgrims, but also for the communities that will host them. This agreement underscores our commitment to responsible hospitality and tourism”

Mar 26, 2025 22:33

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025

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The Missionaries of Mercy, a group of priests granted a unique ministry to administer the Sacrament of Reconciliation with special faculties, were first instituted by Pope Francis during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2015. Their mission has continued to expand, and today, 1,258 priests around the world serve in this role, offering a tangible sign of the Church’s pastoral care and commitment to the boundless mercy of God.

Mar 26, 2025 22:29

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

Mary Mother of the Church: Marian Solemnity explained by Pope Leo XIV to Vatican workers

What Days Will Masses with the Pope Be Held in June 2025? The Vatican Releases Its Official Calendar.

100,000 people arrive in Rome for Jubilee of Confraternities and Mass at the beginning of Leo XIV’s Pontificate

Pope asks to define principles, norms, and guidelines for Latin rite priests accompanying Eastern rite Catholics arriving in the West

13 thousand extra pilgrims in a weekend in Rome and not for the Conclave but for the Jubilee

80 thousand teenagers in Rome for historic first Jubilee of Teenagers with canonization of Carlo Acutis

UNIV 2025: Young People from Around the World in Rome for the Jubilee

Italian police confiscate 1.5 million illegal religious articles damaging to Vatican

20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries arrive in Rome for Jubilee of the Sick

“Julia”, Rome Capital’s new virtual assistant for Jubilee pilgrims

Vatican and Airbnb agreement to welcome visitors for 2025 Jubilee

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