U.S. Permanent Diaconate Reaches Historic High. Aging Raise Questions About the Future

Jul 04, 2026 08:55

Tim Daniels

Deacons and the Eucharistic Prayer

Analysis Opinion

Armenians oppose the weaponisation of genocide in the war between Netanyahu and Erdoğan

On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet approved a proposal for formal recognition of the genocide, which now goes before the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, for a vote. This has sparked criticism in Turkey and Azerbaijan. For Armenians, it is a political move that reflects current tensions and conflicts. For Kegham Balian, an activist with “Save The ArQ,” Israel’s action is an «insult to the memory» of the 1.5 million murdered by the Ottoman Empire.

Jul 02, 2026 10:27

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

Vatican Extends a Hand and Publishes «Procedures for the Reconciliation of Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X»

Procedures for the reconciliation of priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X

Jul 02, 2026 10:14

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

How Can a Layperson Move from the Lefebvrists to Communion with the Catholic Church? Vatican Publishes Procedure

The imposition of a penalty on laypersons belonging to the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X cannot be presumed automatically; rather, it must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Jul 02, 2026 10:10

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV

These Are the Ten Countries That Contribute the Most Money to the Pope’s Mission — and the Amounts Contributed

In 2025, Peter’s Pence received a total of 57.6 million euros, while it spent 59.8 million euros. Consequently, 2025 saw a deficit totaling -2.2 million euros.

Jul 02, 2026 10:05

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Controversies•Dicasteries•Documents

Vatican Explains Consequences of Excommunication of Lefebvrists, Including Invalidity of Sacraments

Explanatory Note from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, regarding the Decree of excommunication for the ordaining bishops and the members of the Society of Saint Pius X who illicitly received ordination without the Pope’s authorization.

Jul 02, 2026 09:11

ZENIT Staff

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

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U.S. Permanent Diaconate Reaches Historic High. Aging Raise Questions About the Future

Some Reflections on the Founding Principles of the United States: Leo XIV’s Speech Upon Receiving the Medal of Freedom

Pro-Life Victory at the Organization of American States

Anglicans in Canada Normalize Murder Through Official Ritual Liturgies for Euthanasia

Traditionalist Sects Convene an «Imperfect General Council» with False Bishops to Elect an Antipope

Pope Leo XIV Strengthens Vatican Financial Oversight with Sweeping Reform of Supervisory Authority

The entire Nordic episcopate speaks with one voice: there are no exceptions for being both a Freemason and a Catholic

Armenians oppose the weaponisation of genocide in the war between Netanyahu and Erdoğan

Vatican Extends a Hand and Publishes «Procedures for the Reconciliation of Priests from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X»

How Can a Layperson Move from the Lefebvrists to Communion with the Catholic Church? Vatican Publishes Procedure

These Are the Ten Countries That Contribute the Most Money to the Pope’s Mission — and the Amounts Contributed

Vatican Explains Consequences of Excommunication of Lefebvrists, Including Invalidity of Sacraments