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

Aug 01, 2025 01:38

Encircled by the imposing Leonine Walls, the Vatican City’s borders stretch approximately 3.2 kilometers, marking the boundary between the state and Italy. Photo: Utono.net

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Pope’s first private audience with movie star: who was it? This is the photo of the Oscar winner with Leo XIV

The Oscar-winning actor arrived in Rome the previous evening aboard a private flight from New York, ahead of the meeting arranged in conjunction with his latest project: «Maserati: The Brothers», a film currently in production across various locations in Italy. The Vatican confirmed the encounter shortly afterward

Jun 17, 2025 19:43

Valentina di Giorgio

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Another tradition revisited: Pope Leo XIV returns to the residence of Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo’s decision to reclaim the residence for its original purpose suggests a nuanced departure from the approach of his immediate predecessor. Not necessarily a return to pomp, but to rhythm — to the idea that rest and retreat have a place within the life of the papacy.

Jun 17, 2025 16:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican City

“Vatican Bank” presents latest report and is ranked among the world’s strongest financial institutions: here are the results

In light of the solid financial data from the 2024 Financial Statements, and considering the Institute’s capitalization needs, the Commission of Cardinals approved the distribution of a dividend to the Holy Father of 13.8 million Euro, in line with the Institute’s mission to support works of religion and charity.

Jun 12, 2025 17:19

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Castelgandolfo: The Popes’ Summer Residence Now Has a Website

This is a further step in the area of communication and information, which the Pontifical Villas are taking. The launch of the Instagram profile on April 9 also falls within this context.

Jun 10, 2025 22:32

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Leo XIV Appoints Former Doctor of Pope Francis New Director of Health of the Vatican

Dr Luigi Carbone said that «to receive a pontifical appointment is, above all, a great honour. I feel the weight of the task entrusted to me, linked to a position of such relevance, together with a profound sense of gratitude for the trust that the Holy Father has placed in me.»

Jun 06, 2025 23:24

Rafael Llanes

How Jesus Christ transforms man’s relationship with God, according to Pope Leo XIV

Pope’s general audience, January 14, 2026, on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum on Divine Revelation

Pope Leo XIV Receives Nobel Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado: This Is What the Venezuelan Leader Asked Him

Maria Corina Machado also expressed to the Pope the importance of the civic demonstration carried out by Venezuelans on July 28, 2024, which reaffirmed the legitimacy of President Edmundo González Urrutia.

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

Letters to the Pope: A Hundred Kilograms of Hope and Humanity Delivered Daily to the Vatican

What Is the Difference Between the Holy See, Vatican City, and the Roman Curia? Cardinal Ghirlanda Explains

Pope’s first private audience with movie star: who was it? This is the photo of the Oscar winner with Leo XIV

Another tradition revisited: Pope Leo XIV returns to the residence of Castel Gandolfo

“Vatican Bank” presents latest report and is ranked among the world’s strongest financial institutions: here are the results

Castelgandolfo: The Popes’ Summer Residence Now Has a Website

Leo XIV Appoints Former Doctor of Pope Francis New Director of Health of the Vatican