The Vatican clarifies its position on “chivalric orders”: it does not recognize the value of their diplomas and insignia, nor does it consider it appropriate to use churches for investiture ceremonies

Oct 11, 2026 20:56

ZENIT Staff

Protection of vulnerable people

The Abuse Many Refuse to See: Why Are Two Out of Three Victims Not Believed?

From Italy, the organization coordinating services against child maltreatment and abuse (CISMAI) highlights a critical issue, denouncing the blind spots that still hinder society from addressing solutions to child sexual abuse.

Oct 06, 2026 10:00

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Vatican City

These are the events announced by the Pontifical Swiss Guard to mark its 500th anniversary

The year 2027 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Sacco di Roma (May 6, 1527). With the commemorative year « 500 Years of the Sacco di Roma », the Pontifical Swiss Guard pays tribute to the 189 guardsmen who faithfully fulfilled their mission to protect the Pope, with most of them sacrificing their own lives. This dedication of the guardsmen demonstrates how the values of loyalty, reliability, professionalism and solidarity continue to shape the Swiss Guard, both today and into the future.

Oct 06, 2026 09:58

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican Imposes Sanctions on Argentine Bishop for Improper Conduct Reported by Adults

Seirutti, 70, was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Córdoba in 1988 and was appointed auxiliary bishop by Pope Francis in 2015. His removal therefore represents a substantial change in the responsibilities he had exercised within the archdiocese, which is led by Cardinal Ángel Sixto Rossi.

Oct 06, 2026 09:37

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Vatican City

For the first time, a pope has received the unrecognized “union” of Vatican workers

The association’s representatives emerged expressing satisfaction and a desire to respond to Leo’s invitation. Its executive secretary, Paola Monaco, said the organization intends to pursue dialogue with all parties concerned and described the papal meeting as a valuable opportunity.

Oct 05, 2026 09:30

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops•Rome

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

The point of synodality, if it is to endure, cannot be synodality itself. It must be the mission of the Church.

Oct 02, 2026 18:05

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

The Pope left the Gemelli Hospital at approximately 3:30 p.m., greeted by applause from patients, hospital visitors, faithful and members of the media who had gathered to wish him well

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The Vatican clarifies its position on “chivalric orders”: it does not recognize the value of their diplomas and insignia, nor does it consider it appropriate to use churches for investiture ceremonies

The canonization process for Father Ignacio Larrañaga, founder of the Prayer and Life Workshops, begins in Mexico

The Vatican and Microsoft Launch a New Font for the Microsoft 365 Office Suite: Michelangelus

On De-Radicalizing Aspects of Education and on the Responsibility to Safeguard Revelation and the Memory of the Heart: Leo XIV to the Pontifical Universities

Vatican Commission on Combating Abuse Examines Protection Within Religious Communities and Makes Further Progress

Dominican Superior General Establishes a Study Group on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

The Vatican launches a website for its energy farm, which will make it the first country with 100% green energy

The Abuse Many Refuse to See: Why Are Two Out of Three Victims Not Believed?

These are the events announced by the Pontifical Swiss Guard to mark its 500th anniversary

Vatican Imposes Sanctions on Argentine Bishop for Improper Conduct Reported by Adults

For the first time, a pope has received the unrecognized “union” of Vatican workers

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission