The Vatican announces its new wine: “Laudato Si.”

Catholic member of British royal family to have Catholic funeral attended by the King and Queen of England

Elizabeth Owens

Her marriage to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent—who survives her at 89—gave her a distinctive place in Britain’s royal narrative. When she crossed the Tiber, the 1701 Act of Settlement still forbade heirs from marrying Catholics, a law that would not be eased until 2013

Generational Divide Sharpens as New Report Shows Surge in Transgender Identification in the U.S.

ZENIT Staff

The Williams Institute projects that by the close of this decade, transgender-identifying Americans will likely represent one of the youngest and fastest-growing demographics in the nation—an indicator not just of statistical change, but of a cultural transformation whose long-term consequences remain to be seen.

How many pilgrims have crossed the Holy Door of the Vatican? The number will surprise you

ZENIT Staff

Beyond its devotional character, the Jubilee has also reshaped the life of Rome. Pilgrim routes are alive with song and prayer, the city’s parishes and religious communities are extending hospitality, and volunteers are working tirelessly to accompany visitors

The Vatican announces its new wine: “Laudato Si.” Here’s what we know

Valentina di Giorgio

The initiative’s roots stretch back to the pandemic, when Francis asked then-Father Baggio to imagine a way of teaching Laudato Si’ through action rather than words

Between Gaza and Jerusalem: Pope Leo XIV and Israel’s Herzog Navigate Fragile Paths to Peace

Valentina di Giorgio

The Vatican’s unusually detailed communiqué underscored the urgency. It spoke of hostages whose freedom cannot wait, of a permanent ceasefire that must be reached, and of humanitarian aid too often blocked at checkpoints of suspicion

Questions about liturgy: Moving Patronal Feasts

ZENIT Staff

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

A Global Surge in Anti-Christian Hostility Raises Alarms Across Churches

ZENIT Staff

Across continents, Christian communities are facing a rising tide of aggression, one that touches the heart of their worship and the fabric of their public witness.