Lawsuit filed against U.S. bishops’ liturgical and financial measures at the Vatican: they’ve already secured their first victory

May 02, 2026 12:02

ZENIT Staff

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Pope Leo XIV•Protection of vulnerable people

A letter from the then-Father Robert Prevost acknowledging the measures taken by Benedict XVI to combat abuse has come to light

The rediscovery of this letter comes as commentators draw parallels between the pressures currently facing Leo XIV and the sustained criticism endured by Benedict XVI during his pontificate

Apr 17, 2026 20:40

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV•Rome

Leo XIV turns the consistory into a laboratory for mission and governance

At the heart of the June discussions lies a dual axis: missionary renewal and structural reform. The Pope’s letter places renewed emphasis on Evangelii Gaudium, the 2013 apostolic exhortation of his predecessor, presenting it not as a historical document but as an unfinished program

Apr 15, 2026 11:39

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV•Young People

The authentic experience of sports, team spirit, and its temptations, according to Pope Leo XIV

Remarks by the Pope during his meeting with Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games

Apr 10, 2026 18:53

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Dicasteries•Local Church

A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

Some interpretations circulating in ecclesial and media circles suggest that the Vatican’s concern may relate to the handling of abuse cases during Novak’s tenure

Apr 08, 2026 18:45

Enrique Villegas

Vatican City

The Extraordinary Restoration of the Last Judgment of the Sistine Chapel Is Completed

The restoration began on February 1 with scaffolding on the wall that offered a reproduction in high definition of the image of the fresco, which permitted visits to the Chapel during the work of the restorers.

Apr 06, 2026 17:28

Rafael Llanes

Here’s what the second consistory of Leo XIV will look like: topics, schedule, and procedure. All the cardinals will be in Rome on the last weekend of June 2026

The format itself reveals much about the Pope’s approach. Participants will be divided into twenty working groups. Nine groups will consist primarily of diocesan cardinals, including papal nuncios and retired ordinaries, while eleven will bring together members of the Roman Curia and non-elector cardinals. Each group will be guided by a moderator and a secretary responsible for synthesizing the discussion into a final report

Authentic Peace And Perfect Joy, According to Leo XIV: The Pope’s Message That Every Young Person Should Read

Video message of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the ‘Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences

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Lawsuit filed against U.S. bishops’ liturgical and financial measures at the Vatican: they’ve already secured their first victory

An asteroid will be named after Pope Leo XIII: here’s why

Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome

Rome Experiences Thrilling Seminary Soccer Cup Final: Legionaries Defeat Augustinians and Are Crowned Champions

From Christopher Columbus to Mother Cabrini: The patron saint of migrants wins the vote for a statue in Chicago

Is the Vatican investigating the validity of Benedict XVI’s resignation? The truth behind a confirmation by the Vatican Tribunal

The Vatican halts another canonization case: the case of Jesuit Ciszek will not proceed

A letter from the then-Father Robert Prevost acknowledging the measures taken by Benedict XVI to combat abuse has come to light

Leo XIV turns the consistory into a laboratory for mission and governance

The authentic experience of sports, team spirit, and its temptations, according to Pope Leo XIV

A Cause Halted, A Legacy Questioned: The Vatican Freezes Jorge Novak’s Path to the Altars

The Extraordinary Restoration of the Last Judgment of the Sistine Chapel Is Completed