Pope Leo XIV appoints a new director for the Vatican Observatory

Jul 31, 2025 21:44

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo's visit to the Vatican Observatory Photo: EFE/ Simone Risoluti

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

Vatican City

Pontifical Roman University Awards the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Former Priest and Theologian of Liberation Leonardo Boff

Friar Massimo Fusarelli, Minister General of the Franciscan Order, said: «The awards we are presenting today are not mere recognitions, but symbols of a universal call to ecological conversion.»

Jun 05, 2025 09:28

Rafael Llanes

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new director for the Vatican Observatory

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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

Pontifical Roman University Awards the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Former Priest and Theologian of Liberation Leonardo Boff