For the first time, a Pope will address the Spanish Parliament: it will be Leo XIV during his visit to Madrid in June 2026

Feb 28, 2026 12:45

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, during their visit to the Vatican at the beginning of the pontificate of Leo XIV Photo: Diez Minutos

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: video captures the Holy Father’s travel coordinator visiting the country ahead of a papal trip

If Malabo’s walk-through on 9 February is any indication, the new pontificate intends to move early and visibly. For the Vatican, apostolic travel has never been mere movement; it is a pastoral act staged in public space

Feb 17, 2026 18:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV

Opus Dei before the Pope: what was said about the new statutes and some controversies in Argentina

In addition, they discussed the situation of vocations in the Church and, particularly, the contrast between the situation in Africa and in Europe.

Feb 16, 2026 17:05

ZENIT Staff

Documents•Vocations

Letter of the Superior General of the Camaldolese Monks about Netflix, Instagram and TikTok that Every Superior and Formator Should at Least Read.

«I am writing these things to initiate a shared reflection and to avoid pretending that this challenge to monastic life today doesn’t exist,» writes the Prior General of the Camaldolese.

Feb 15, 2026 18:56

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Suppresses Body Created by Pope Francis: The Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day

In a Chirograph, the Pope notes that he shares Pope Francis’s request «that the Church pay attention to children also by instituting a Day dedicated to them,» which implies that World Children’s Day will continue to be celebrated.

Feb 13, 2026 17:34

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Woman

The deputy director of the Vatican Press Office resigns. Pope Leo XIV appoints a Croatian nun as her replacement

With this appointment, Sister Krapić becomes the third woman to hold the position of deputy director of the Holy See Press Office. The first was Spanish journalist Paloma García Ovejero, followed by Murray. Both predecessors eventually stepped down from the role.

Feb 13, 2026 17:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Again About Trump and the War (and It Is Announced That the Pope Will Carry the Cross Throughout the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday)

Referring indirectly to geopolitical developments, including statements by Donald Trump about ending ongoing conflicts, Leo expressed cautious hope that political leaders might be seeking “a way out” of violence

Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

All initiatives aimed at children’s ministry may be celebrated, at the discretion of the Bishops, at the diocesan or parish level.

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For the first time, a Pope will address the Spanish Parliament: it will be Leo XIV during his visit to Madrid in June 2026

From Africa to Spain via Monaco: this is Leo XIV’s global travel schedule for 2026

Four Important Answers from Leo XIV to Issues Such as The Difficulties of Young Clergy, Pastoral Challenges, Priestly Fraternity, and Elderly Priests

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV begins spiritual exercises

Lefebvrians opt for schism leading to excommunication and reject Vatican offer

Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray, Discuss, and Reaffirm Their Unity as One Church

“The missionary scope of Lent”: Pope Leo XIV’s Ash Wednesday homily, with which he opens his first Lent

Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: video captures the Holy Father’s travel coordinator visiting the country ahead of a papal trip

Opus Dei before the Pope: what was said about the new statutes and some controversies in Argentina

Letter of the Superior General of the Camaldolese Monks about Netflix, Instagram and TikTok that Every Superior and Formator Should at Least Read.

Pope Leo XIV Suppresses Body Created by Pope Francis: The Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day

The deputy director of the Vatican Press Office resigns. Pope Leo XIV appoints a Croatian nun as her replacement