Pope Leo XIV: a desire, a conviction, and a pastoral perspective on the Bible

Nov 18, 2025 09:32

Pope Leo XIV received the Executive Committee of the Catholic Biblical Federation (CBF) in audience Photo: Vatican Media

Good News•Holy Land

Archaeologists Identify the Site Where Jesus Exorcised the Legion of Demons and the Herd of Pigs

Beyond the archaeologist’s interpretation of the biblical passage, Christian tradition already pointed to Kursi as the site of the miracle, reflected in the ruins of a 5th-century Byzantine Basilica, known as the «Chapel of the Miracle,» on the hill overlooking the port. Some scholars see the representation of pigs in the remains of its mosaic.

Nov 17, 2025 17:25

Rafael Llanes

Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Pope Leo XIV would grant dispensations to return to celebrating Mass in Latin, according to the Papal Nuncio in the United Kingdom

According to information shared privately with bishops in England and Wales, León XIV appears inclined neither to undo the liturgical reforms advanced by Francis nor to enforce them with the same rigor. What is taking shape instead is a policy of pragmatic leniency.

Nov 16, 2025 21:02

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology

USA: Oregon school district pays $650,000 after firing educators for speaking on gender policy

Oregon educators Katie Medart and Rachel Sager started a grassroots movement, “I Resolve,” to speak out on gender identity education policy and offer solutions that would allow teachers to continue teaching without violating their conscience and that would respect the rights of parents. After posting a video on their own website promoting their organization and proposed policy solutions, officials at Grants Pass School District 7 suspended, and then terminated, them for speaking out.

Nov 16, 2025 20:54

ZENIT Staff

Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV

The Congregation of the Mission celebrates 400 years of charity together with Pope Leo and 1,300 people living in poverty

To celebrate the World Day of the Poor and its Jubilee, the Congregation of the Mission organized the Holy Father’s lunch in the Vatican with people living in poverty.

Nov 16, 2025 20:51

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Pope Leo XIV

This was Pope Leo XIV’s praise (and meditation) on cinema

Pope’s address to representatives of the film industry during a meeting at the Vatican

Nov 16, 2025 20:43

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

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Pope Leo XIV: a desire, a conviction, and a pastoral perspective on the Bible

Germany: Initiative to name street after Benedict XVI meets with opposition

Vatican to announce decision on female deacons soon, according to revelations

Vatican publishes interim reports on controversial issues arising from the previous synod on synodality

This is what the study says, which shows a growing wave of anti-Christian persecution in Europe

The percentage of people who consider religion important in their lives is falling, according to a US study

After 500 years, Dublin officially has a cathedral approved by Pope Leo XIV

Archaeologists Identify the Site Where Jesus Exorcised the Legion of Demons and the Herd of Pigs

Pope Leo XIV would grant dispensations to return to celebrating Mass in Latin, according to the Papal Nuncio in the United Kingdom

USA: Oregon school district pays $650,000 after firing educators for speaking on gender policy

The Congregation of the Mission celebrates 400 years of charity together with Pope Leo and 1,300 people living in poverty

This was Pope Leo XIV’s praise (and meditation) on cinema