These are the new euro coins in Vatican City: featuring Michelangelo and the Vacant See

Mar 19, 2026 09:42

2-euro Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) commemorative coin dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarrot Photo: Vatican City State

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican

Taken together, the correspondence portrays the Vatican as more than a spiritual authority in the eyes of Epstein and his associates. It appears as a pressure point in global politics: influential in debates over migration, environmental stewardship, populism and relations with China

Feb 13, 2026 17:01

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

The Vatican Bank Enters the Era of Faith-Based Benchmarks

The significance of the Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles and Morningstar IOR US Catholic Principles indices lies in their ambition. They aim to demonstrate that profitability and principle are not mutually exclusive

Feb 11, 2026 18:02

Valentina di Giorgio

Justice and Peace•Vatican City

“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

For the defense, these rescripts are the original sin of the entire process.

Feb 05, 2026 17:05

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel will remain open at all times, welcoming the faithful and visitors, while restorers from the Painting and Wood Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums will carry out the cleaning operations.

Feb 02, 2026 19:13

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

A restaurant on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica? The Vatican Basilica clarifies the rumors

No Rooftop Bistro at St. Peter’s: Vatican Clarifies Plans to Ease Crowds on the Basilica Terrace

Jan 29, 2026 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

The account of the resurrection of Lazarus and the symptom of a longing for the infinite, as reflected upon by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2026

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These are the new euro coins in Vatican City: featuring Michelangelo and the Vacant See

Vatican: the only country in the world without a gender pay gap

Unexpected: Vatican court rules trial against Cardinal Becciu partially invalid and orders a retrial

After repeated acts of desecration, this is how the main altar of the Vatican basilica is being secured

Some reflections with you on the relationship between the administration of justice and the value of unity, according to Pope Leo XIV

A Barracks for the 21st Century: How the Vatican Plans to Rebuild the Home of the Swiss Guard

Digital, cultural, conservation, and even interactive: these are the projects launched to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

Epstein’s documents, Pope Francis, and what they say about the Vatican

The Vatican Bank Enters the Era of Faith-Based Benchmarks

“Pope Francis’ role” becomes central theme in new phase of trial against Cardinal Becciu and others

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

A restaurant on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica? The Vatican Basilica clarifies the rumors