For the first time, a pope has received the unrecognized “union” of Vatican workers

Oct 05, 2026 09:30

Leo XIV received representatives of the Association of Lay Employees of the Vatican and the Association of Women in the Vatican Photo: ADLV

Religious Freedom

Bogota Court Rejects Religious-Neutrality Challenge to Colombia’s Presidential Inauguration

The dispute arose from an unusual but deliberately broad religious moment incorporated into the inauguration. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima was displayed briefly, while a rabbi, an evangelical pastor and a Catholic priest took part in a period of interfaith prayer and praise

Oct 03, 2026 13:39

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

The Pentagon Grants Chaplains Greater Authority: U.S. Armed Forces to Strengthen Religious Support for Soldiers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs on September 30 during his State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The event was attended by about 600 military officers and service members

Oct 03, 2026 13:00

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Cardinals and Bishops•Rome

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

The point of synodality, if it is to endure, cannot be synodality itself. It must be the mission of the Church.

Oct 02, 2026 18:05

ZENIT Staff

Vatican Diplomacy

The Release of Prisoners of War and the Return of Children to Their Families: The Mission of the Cardinal Sent by Leo XIV to Russia

The trip followed Zuppi’s July visit to Ukraine, where he also visited detention facilities holding Russian soldiers in the Lviv region

Oct 02, 2026 17:51

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Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Local Church

Vatican Cardinal who heads the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to visit the UK

On Wednesday 21 October, the Cardinal’s visit moves to Birmingham, where he will meet with the Sikh community. The focus of this day will be, Sikhs and Christians together to promote solidarity and service for peace in the world.

Oct 02, 2026 17:40

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Pope Leo XIV will not participate in the anniversary of St. John Paul II’s historic World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi

The Vatican’s decision does not suggest a setback in his recovery: reflects the prudence required after major surgery, even when clinical results are encouraging. The Pope had been expected to attend the gathering entitled “Disarmed and Disarming Peace,” which will bring together Christian leaders, representatives of other religious traditions and invited guests in the Umbrian town.

Pope Leo XIV to Jews at the Vatican: The Church does not tolerate anti-Semitism and combats it, in accordance with the Gospel itself

The Pope’s Remarks to a Delegation from the American Jewish Committee

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For the first time, a pope has received the unrecognized “union” of Vatican workers

After Two Failed Attempts to Execute Christa Pike, Tennessee Bishops Ask Whether Justice Requires Another Death

Iceland Becomes the Most Aggressive Advocate for Abortion and Gender Ideology

Gender ideology is excluded from the UN

Questions about liturgy: Omission of the Consecration at Mass

How does God guide history by helping us when we fall? Leo XIV’s answer

Pope Leo XIV writes to the White Sox, the baseball team from his hometown of Chicago: here is what the letter says

Bogota Court Rejects Religious-Neutrality Challenge to Colombia’s Presidential Inauguration

The Pentagon Grants Chaplains Greater Authority: U.S. Armed Forces to Strengthen Religious Support for Soldiers

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality from prominent episcopal voices are saying: fatigue, ambiguity, and the risk of losing sight of the Church’s mission

The Release of Prisoners of War and the Return of Children to Their Families: The Mission of the Cardinal Sent by Leo XIV to Russia

Vatican Cardinal who heads the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to visit the UK