The Vatican and Europe’s largest Protestant denomination have suspended their theological dialogue. Here is the explanation

Jun 30, 2026 15:41

ZENIT Staff

Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

After four days of negotiations in Washington under U.S. mediation, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country’s south

Jun 29, 2026 16:47

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

An American Pope, a Constitutional Honor: Leo XIV to Receive Historic Liberty Medal

The award recognizes Leo XIV’s longstanding advocacy of religious liberty, freedom of conscience, and freedom of expression, principles that occupy a central place in American constitutional tradition through the First Amendment

Jun 28, 2026 17:33

Valentina di Giorgio

Gender Ideology•Pro Life

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

Unsurprisingly, Mofokeng’s tenure as health rapporteur was celebrated by pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ groups. The organization Women Deliver delivered a statement affirming Mofokeng’s work at the Human Rights Council session where she presented her final report. The statement was co-sponsored by several other like-minded organizations and read by a “proud African trans woman” who concluded by asserting that “access to gender affirming care has been life-saving

Jun 28, 2026 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

UN Calls for the Decriminalization of Heroin and Prostitution and Supports Concealing HIV Status from Sexual Partners

The controversial elements in the declaration were included over objections of the Trump administration, African and Asian nations. Despite the objections, the declaration was adopted with 149 votes in favor, 8 against, 14 abstentions, and 22 absentees

Jun 28, 2026 17:06

Stefano Gennarini

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Bell Ringing at the Consecration

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jun 28, 2026 16:51

Fr. Edward McNamara

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

The Vatican and Europe’s largest Protestant denomination have suspended their theological dialogue. Here is the explanation

Leo XIV intervenes of the Order of Malta through new legislative measures that amend or clarify provisions established by Pope Francis

“To tear the seamless garment of Christ is a sin of extreme gravity”: Leo XIV writes to the Lefebvrians

How Can We Be Architects of Unity? Pope Leo XIV’s Answer, Illustrated by the Figures of Saints Peter and Paul

The Vatican Will Issue Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in All Its Offices

Two previously unpublished sermons by St. Augustine Discovered in Germany

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

An American Pope, a Constitutional Honor: Leo XIV to Receive Historic Liberty Medal

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

UN Calls for the Decriminalization of Heroin and Prostitution and Supports Concealing HIV Status from Sexual Partners

Questions about liturgy: Bell Ringing at the Consecration