Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Borgo Laudato si’: Francis’ encyclical that became a reality in one place

Aug 27, 2025 10:25

ZENIT Staff

Borgo Laudato Si’

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV approves labor reform on family matters for Vatican employees

For the first time, Vatican employees will have the right to five fully paid working days of paternity leave following the birth of a child

Aug 11, 2025 20:32

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Aug 11, 2025 20:30

Covadonga Asturias

Causes of Saints

This Is the Exorcist on His Way to the Altars

Padre Pio, who knew him personally, recognized the value of this exorcist, defining him as «a priest after the heart of God.»

Aug 11, 2025 15:58

ZENIT Staff

Rome

Letter from Benedict XVI published, definitively clarifying whether his resignation was valid or whether there was an anti-pope

In the same letter, Benedict revealed that his own predecessor, John Paul II, had once seriously considered resigning as he approached his 75th birthday, ultimately choosing not to but affirming the same principle of papal freedom

Aug 09, 2025 23:13

Valentina di Giorgio

Rome

Complete list of winners of the first edition of the Catholic Music Awards

The event was supported by two dicasteries of the Holy See: the Dicastery for Communications and the Dicastery for Evangelization.

Aug 02, 2025 23:42

ZENIT Staff

An Italian: this is the Pope’s new ambassador “to” Donald Trump

Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016

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

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Borgo Laudato si’: Francis’ encyclical that became a reality in one place

Vatican approves new liturgical calendar for Arabia with its own calendar of saints

PHOTO GALLERY: This is how the Lefebvrians’ pilgrimage to Rome went during the Holy Jubilee Year

French archbishop reverses appointment of priest convicted of abuse

Lefebvrians will be officially welcomed in Rome on the occasion of the Jubilee: this is what is known

The Vatican Museums announce that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel will be restored in 2026

Vatican Issues Overhaul of Procurement Rules to Strengthen Transparency and Efficiency

Pope Leo XIV approves labor reform on family matters for Vatican employees

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

This Is the Exorcist on His Way to the Altars

Letter from Benedict XVI published, definitively clarifying whether his resignation was valid or whether there was an anti-pope

Complete list of winners of the first edition of the Catholic Music Awards