Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

May 14, 2025 11:53

Elizabeth Owens

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally invited newly elected Pope Leo XIV Photo: Yahoo News

Local Church•Religious Freedom

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

According to the DOJ, the law does more than mandate reporting. It isolates clergy by denying them legal privileges afforded to other professionals, including attorneys and therapists, when it comes to confidential communications.

May 13, 2025 17:03

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Pope Francis•Young People

How to become a Catholic? Google reports increase in searches after Pope Francis’ death

A Global Surge in Spiritual Curiosity: The Catholic Faith Sees Unprecedented Spike After Pope Francis’ Final Easter

May 13, 2025 16:59

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV•Vocations

Leo XIV: A Pope Who Ordains Priests Again (And Other Masses During May 2025)

Leo XIV Is a Pope who ordains priests again. This will occur in Saint Peter’s Basilica on May 31.

May 13, 2025 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

One of Leo XIV’s first letters is to Jews: this is what the missive says

“I pledge to continue and strengthen the Church’s dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish people in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Nostra Aetate,” writes the Pope.

May 13, 2025 06:15

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV’s surprise visit to the Augustinians of Rome

Though the meeting took place behind closed doors, its meaning spilled into the street. Despite a sudden downpour sweeping through the Eternal City, hundreds gathered in the square outside the Curia, hoping for a glimpse of the Pope they now felt belonged to the world, but who still belonged—deep down—to them.

May 13, 2025 06:09

ZENIT Staff

The art of refraining from taking advantage of fame, popularity, and success, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

As part of the centenary observances, the Holy See has also announced an exceptional opportunity for veneration: from 22 February to 22 March 2026, the body of Saint Francis will be brought out of its crypt

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

Trump creates Religious Liberty Commission: Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron appointed members

Supreme Court Allows Trump-Era Ban on Transgender Troops to Take Effect Amid National Debate

Former Swiss Guard’s Thoughts on Election of Pope Leo XIV

Lion XIV inherits 52 million followers on X and opens Instagram surpassing 400 thousand followers first day

USA: Bishops update pastoral document against pornography in the age of only fans and AI

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

How to become a Catholic? Google reports increase in searches after Pope Francis’ death

Leo XIV: A Pope Who Ordains Priests Again (And Other Masses During May 2025)

One of Leo XIV’s first letters is to Jews: this is what the missive says

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV’s surprise visit to the Augustinians of Rome