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

Jun 17, 2025 19:43

The audience marked the first officially reported meeting between the American-born pontiff and a major film star Photo: Courtesy Andrea Iervolino

Vatican City

Do you collect coins or postage stamps? Vatican launches online initiative

The initiative, driven by the Governorate of the Vatican City State, is more than just a digital facelift. It reflects a comprehensive transformation of how Vatican coins and stamps are marketed and distributed—aligning tradition with technological innovation and environmental stewardship.

May 15, 2025 15:18

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Who is Pope Leo XIV? 267th Successor of Saint Peter

IN 1977 he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) in the province of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Saint Louis.

May 08, 2025 12:11

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

In his first appearance as Pontiff, visibly moved, the Holy Father invited the faithful to pray together, emphasizing that “God loves us all unconditionally”

May 08, 2025 11:47

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

«Habemus Papam»

The Catholic community around the world celebrates the conclusion of the Conclave and the election of our new Pope

May 08, 2025 10:37

ZENIT Staff

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Why Did the First Smoke of the Conclave Take So Long? The Answers

The news wasn’t the black smoke — which was predictable, for that matter –, but the unprecedented length of the wait to find out the voting results. While in 2013 the wait was only 41 minutes, this time it was two hours.

May 07, 2025 06:00

Jorge Enrique Mújica

This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Letter from Pope Leo XIV to the cardinals ahead of the upcoming consistory in 2026

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.

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

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

Why did Pope Leo give 500 euros to each Vatican employee?

Do you collect coins or postage stamps? Vatican launches online initiative

Who is Pope Leo XIV? 267th Successor of Saint Peter

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

«Habemus Papam»

Why Did the First Smoke of the Conclave Take So Long? The Answers