For the first time an archbishop of Tehran, Iran, among the Pope’s electors

May 01, 2025 13:29

ZENIT Staff

Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, Latin Rite Archbishop of Tehran-Ispahan Photo: Asia News

Cardinals and Bishops

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

The above was announced by the spokesman of the Holy See Press Office, who also said that, of the 135 Cardinal Electors, two have already said they will not participate.

Apr 29, 2025 21:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Cardinals and Bishops

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

At the center of the reflections were topics such as the role of the Church in today’s world and the challenges it faces. The Cardinals shared different perspectives, questioning themselves on what response the Church is called to offer in this time.

Apr 29, 2025 10:20

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

They express special thanks to the Italian Authorities, the City of Rome, the Security Service, Civil Protection, the media, and the workers, including employees of the Holy See and the Governorate of Vatican City State.

Apr 29, 2025 10:16

ZENIT Staff

Islam

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

But critics are raising alarms that the initiative, far from being a neutral academic inquiry, may instead be advancing a politicized, Islamocentric vision of European history — one that downplays or reframes the continent’s Christian foundations

Apr 29, 2025 10:13

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pro Life

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill

According to Guttmacher’s analysis, more than one million abortions were performed in states without total bans, marking a marginal but significant increase from the previous year

Apr 29, 2025 10:10

Tim Daniels

De Foucauld´s "Spiritual Intuitions" Touted by Pope
Urges Sahara Missionary´s Followers to Promote Charity
Holiness, beautifully explained by Leo XIV on the Solemnity of All S...
Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, November 1...
Leo XIV Appoints New Leadership to Guide the Synodal Process into It...
Announced on October 30, the appointments fill the positions previou...
Questions about liturgy: Proclaiming the Gospel Outside of Mass
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of...

Holiness, beautifully explained by Leo XIV on the Solemnity of All Saints

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, November 1, 2026

Leo XIV Appoints New Leadership to Guide the Synodal Process into Its Next Phase

Announced on October 30, the appointments fill the positions previously held by Bishop Luis Marín and Sister Nathalie Becquart. Marín has moved to the leadership of the Apostolic Almoner’s Office and the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, while Becquart, appointed in February 2021, concludes a period in which she became one of the most recognizable figures of the synodal process

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For the first time an archbishop of Tehran, Iran, among the Pope’s electors

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part III)

Francis’ Successor According to Cardinals’ Statements (Part II)

Five Transversal Orientations of Pope Francis for Catholic Universities

Cardinals Speak Out Officially on Becciu Case and Voting Rights

Cardinals gathered to elect Pope send message to all Catholics: “pray for us”

7th General Congregation of Cardinals: economy, vocations, synodality and Vatican City topics discussed

Neither Cardinal Farrell Nor Cardinal Re: The Conclave Will Be Presided Over by Cardinal Parolin

Sixth General Congregation of Cardinals: Resignations, Presences, Topics Discussed

Cardinals Thank Sovereigns, Governors, and Catholic Leaders for Their Presence at the Pope’s Funeral

EU Under Fire for Funding Academic Project Allegedly Tied to Islamist Ideology

USA records increase in abortions due to distribution of abortion pill