First woman at apex of Vatican dicastery in Pope Leo XIV era

May 22, 2025 18:38

Sister Tiziana Merletti as the new Secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life Photo: Vatican Media

Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV makes surprise visit to dicastery over which he presided and celebrates Mass for his former staff

The Pope presided over a private Mass in the Dicastery’s chapel, returning not merely as a former superior, but now as the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff.

May 20, 2025 17:26

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Is Leo XIV a Woke Pope? His Brother Responds

His brother pointed out a fact that reveals his line of action: «Pope Leo XIV is a middle-ground man, who does not seek to provoke scandals or ruptures. He believes that Canon Law is the basis of behaviour in the Church.»

May 20, 2025 05:54

Rafael Llanes

Ecumenism•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV to separated Christians: “I consider the reestablishment of full and visible communion a priority”

Address of the Pope to representatives of Christian ecclesial communities not in communion with Rome and to representatives of other religions on the occasion of his presence at the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate

May 19, 2025 18:21

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Italian bishop as head of John Paul II Institute for the family

Though this change does not formally amend the statutes revised in 2019—which grant the Pope direct discretion in such appointments—it represents a reorientation

May 19, 2025 18:18

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Prime Minister of Australia received in audience by Pope Leo XIV

The presence of Albanese at the papal inaugural Mass the day before had already marked a symbolic moment of convergence between state and spiritual leadership. Yet Monday’s audience gave that symbolism personal texture and political clarity

May 19, 2025 18:16

ZENIT Staff

Dates and Locations Announced for Mass Events with Pope Leo XIV in Spain

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a great Prayer Vigil with young people and three great Masses during his Apostolic Journey to Spain. Registration forms are now open for participation in these first confirmed events on the Pope’s agenda. Registration can be done through the official website of the trip: conelpapa.es.

On the Controversy with Trump, Leo XIV Denounces a «Not Entirely Accurate Narrative»

During the flight from Cameroon to Angola, the third leg of an itinerary that will ultimately take him to Equatorial Guinea, the Pope explained to the approximately 70 journalists accompanying him that many media interpretations are based on a dynamic of «comments upon comments,» rather than reflecting his true intentions.

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Leo XIV makes surprise visit to dicastery over which he presided and celebrates Mass for his former staff

Is Leo XIV a Woke Pope? His Brother Responds

Leo XIV to separated Christians: “I consider the reestablishment of full and visible communion a priority”

Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Italian bishop as head of John Paul II Institute for the family

Prime Minister of Australia received in audience by Pope Leo XIV