Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

Apr 23, 2026 12:31

back to Rome, he answered questions from five of the roughly 70 journalists who followed the international visit. Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV•Rome

Leo XIV turns the consistory into a laboratory for mission and governance

At the heart of the June discussions lies a dual axis: missionary renewal and structural reform. The Pope’s letter places renewed emphasis on Evangelii Gaudium, the 2013 apostolic exhortation of his predecessor, presenting it not as a historical document but as an unfinished program

Apr 15, 2026 11:39

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

The Pope is met with an attack in Algeria; in Cameroon, he is greeted by an announcement of a ceasefire amid the civil war

The city of Bamenda, where Leo XIV is scheduled to preside over a peace gathering, encapsulates the complexity of the crisis. Often described as the epicenter of the Anglophone conflict, Bamenda has endured years of violence since tensions escalated in 2016

Apr 15, 2026 10:23

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump Attacks the Pope for the Second Day, and Meloni Defends Him. The World Reacts While the Catholic Vice-President of the USA Supports Him

Far from toning down, the US President reiterated his criticism the following day, April 13, before the media, ruling out any apology.

Apr 14, 2026 07:11

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

Apr 13, 2026 09:53

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Believing isn’t always easy; Pope Leo XIV knows this and offers a concrete “solution”

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, April 12, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Characteristics and elements of the governance of an ecclesial community: this is what the Pope told the leaders of ecclesial movements

The Pope’s Remarks to Participants in the Meeting with Leaders of Lay Associations, Ecclesial Movements, and New Communities

Pentecost: An Inspiration for the World of Diplomacy. What Leo XIV Told New Ambassadors to the Vatican

Address by the Pope on the occasion of the presentation of the credentials of the new ambassadors of Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Yemen, Rwanda, Namibia, Mauritius, Chad, and Sri Lanka

Here is what the Pope said in an interview upon his return to Rome regarding Iran, migration, the blessing of homosexuals, and war

150 Jewish leaders condemn the desecration of a crucifix in Lebanon: here is what the letter says

The Vatican Outlines the Next Steps in Implementing the Synodal Path for the Entire Church

Jesus Christ AI: This Is the God “Transformed” Into Artificial Intelligence That Already Exists and Aims to Redefine the Religious Experience

On the Controversy with Trump, Leo XIV Denounces a «Not Entirely Accurate Narrative»

Amid the polarization between Trump and Leo XIV, U.S. police respond to a bomb threat at the home of the Pope’s brother

Trump and Vance prolong the conflict with Leon XIV as Russia and Brazil join the controversy

Leo XIV turns the consistory into a laboratory for mission and governance

The Pope is met with an attack in Algeria; in Cameroon, he is greeted by an announcement of a ceasefire amid the civil war

Trump Attacks the Pope for the Second Day, and Meloni Defends Him. The World Reacts While the Catholic Vice-President of the USA Supports Him

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

Believing isn’t always easy; Pope Leo XIV knows this and offers a concrete “solution”