Father Federico Lombardi’s reflections on Pope Francis

May 01, 2025 16:29

ZENIT Staff

Francis was a courageous pope, who did not stop for fear of making mistakes

Cardinals and Bishops

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

Communiqué from the Press Office of the Holy See on behalf of the College of Cardinals

Apr 30, 2025 08:39

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops

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

The question of priestly and religious vocations has been addressed on several occasions, considered in relation to the spiritual and pastoral renewal of the Church.

Apr 30, 2025 08:28

ZENIT Staff

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

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Holiness and the Evangelical Counsels Explained in Light of the Second Vatican Council by Pope Leo XIV

The Pope’s General Audience, April 8, 2026, on holiness and the evangelical counsels

Father Federico Lombardi’s reflections on Pope Francis

Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

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