How many pilgrims have crossed the Holy Door of the Vatican? The number will surprise you

Sep 06, 2025 19:39

ZENIT Staff

The streams of pilgrims have been remarkably diverse Photo: iubilaeum2025

Dicasteries•Vatican City

The Vatican’s asset manager made a record profit serving the Church. How much? We reveal it here

Available in nine languages and with data from more than 125,000 churches, the app is establishing itself globally as the most complete and up-to-date platform for locating Catholic churches and checking their mass times.

Aug 01, 2025 01:38

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new director for the Vatican Observatory

The appointment of P. D’Souza represents an important moment of continuity and renewal for the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world.

Jul 31, 2025 21:44

ZENIT Staff

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Italian police confiscate 13 million unauthorized religious articles sold around the Vatican

The figures, revealed by Italian financial police and reported by «La Repubblica», highlight the darker underside of the city’s booming religious tourism sector. Among the items confiscated were 13 million objects with spiritual significance — often adorned with imagery or text designed to mimic Vatican-issued products.

Jul 21, 2025 22:27

Valentina di Giorgio

Vatican City

Reopening of the Vatican Shopping Center: the “Annona”

The store was closed to undergo renovations, which included a full upgrade of the retail space, now successfully completed. The store will reopen under the name “TIGRE-ANNONA,” maintaining its mission of serving the employees of the Governorate and the Holy See by offering convenient shopping within Vatican City.

Jul 16, 2025 16:08

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Rome•Vatican City

A Truly Inclusive Jubilee: Vatican Presents Inclusive Itinerary for the Holy Door

The inclusive signage routes for access to St. Peter’s Basilica begin in Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza Pia, and Piazza Sant’Uffizio, which are points near St. Peter’s Square where crowds of people gather on their way to the Vatican Basilica.

Jul 13, 2025 12:09

Rafael Llanes

Peruvian government announces Pope’s trip; Vatican officially announces he will not visit the United States

On February 8, the Holy See confirmed that Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has no plans to travel to the United States during the coming year, despite the symbolic coincidence of the country’s semiquincentennial

Joy, the taste of life, and how to rekindle it: a simple meditation by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, February 8, 2026

How many pilgrims have crossed the Holy Door of the Vatican? The number will surprise you

The Vatican announces its new wine: “Laudato Si.” Here’s what we know

World Meeting on Human Fraternity 2025: Two Days to Rediscover the Path of Fraternity. The event was a failure in 2024

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

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

The Vatican’s asset manager made a record profit serving the Church. How much? We reveal it here

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new director for the Vatican Observatory

Italian police confiscate 13 million unauthorized religious articles sold around the Vatican

Reopening of the Vatican Shopping Center: the “Annona”

A Truly Inclusive Jubilee: Vatican Presents Inclusive Itinerary for the Holy Door