The Pontificate of Francis: An Analysis by Bishop Robert Barron

May 04, 2025 08:12

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis and Robert Barron

Analysis Opinion•Pope Francis

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Through documents such as Evangelii Gaudium, Veritatis Gaudium, his promotion of the Global Compact on Education, and numerous interventions in academic contexts, Francis has offered a multifaceted and thought-provoking vision of higher education

Apr 30, 2025 16:20

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite among English bookmakers: the odds for the Vatican Secretary of State are now 3.25 at William Hill. Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has lost ground compared to the early hours following the death of Pope Francis, with his odds rising from 2.75 to 4.00 to 1.

Apr 27, 2025 20:05

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Adding to the complexity, Israel’s attendance at the papal funeral was low-profile but respectful. Yaron Sideman, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, represented the country at the solemn ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.

Apr 27, 2025 20:03

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Julian Assange at Pope’s funeral. They claim that he proposed to give him asylum

Their presence at the Vatican carried deep personal significance. In June 2023, long before freedom was even a near possibility for Assange, Stella and her children had been received privately by Pope Francis

Apr 27, 2025 19:57

Valentina di Giorgio

Interview•Pope Francis

Pope’s Cousin, Who Attended His Funeral, Talks About Him

At the end of the funeral, the Salesian missionary and cousin of Pope Francis spoke of her personal connection with the Pontiff: the family bond, the shared memories, and the testimony of a man who lived with simplicity and love for the people.

Apr 27, 2025 05:57

ZENIT Staff

A Pope’s Letter to a Newspaper: Leo XIV Reflects on 150 Years of Journalism in a Changing World

Another dimension Leo XIV emphasized was the human element of storytelling. Technology may accelerate the flow of information, he observed, but experience and judgment remain essential for interpreting events and giving them meaning

The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church

As the Middle East faces the prospect of a broader regional war, the Vatican’s hope remains that diplomacy — not missiles — will ultimately shape the future of the region.

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The Pontificate of Francis: An Analysis by Bishop Robert Barron

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Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part III)

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Pope Francis’ successor (according to the bookmakers)

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Julian Assange at Pope’s funeral. They claim that he proposed to give him asylum

Pope’s Cousin, Who Attended His Funeral, Talks About Him