An asteroid will be named after Pope Leo XIII

Belarus releases Discalced Carmelite friar accused of espionage

Joachin Meisner Hertz

His release came within a broader exchange described as a “5-for-5” format, involving individuals convicted of espionage or related offenses in Belarus and Russia being swapped for detainees held in European Union countries and elsewhere. In total, 10 prisoners were involved across multiple jurisdictions.

Pope Leo XIV won’t be visiting the U.S. in 2026, but his popemobile will: here’s what we know

Valentina di Giorgio

The papal vehicle, now rebranded as the “Hopemobile,” will not simply travel as a static exhibit. Organizers intend it to become a focal point for public encounters, prayer gatherings, and moments of reflection along the route. The objective is twofold: to raise funds for humanitarian programs and to bring the reality of war’s victims

Anglican archbishop meets with leaders of Catholic religious orders and nuns from around the world in Rome

ZENIT Staff

During the meeting, particular attention was given to the theme of “walking together,” a central image in the Church’s current journey. Walking together implies recognizing and embracing differences — cultural, spiritual, and theological — while seeking a common path oriented toward building authentic relationships and fostering unity

King Charles invokes faith, ‘shared values’ as he calls for peace in address to USA Congress

ZENIT Staff

“Mr. Speaker,” Charles said, directing his comments to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., “for many here, and for myself, the Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us, not only personally, but together as members of our community.”

An asteroid will be named after Pope Leo XIII: here’s why

ZENIT Staff

At the center of this celestial tribute stands “Gioacchinopecci,” named after Pope Leo XIII, born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci. His legacy is inseparable from the modern rebirth of the Vatican Observatory in 1891, following the loss of the Papal States and the associated scientific infrastructure

Photo and Living Witnesses of a Miracle Amidst War: Lebanese Catholics Find Eucharistic Miracle

ZENIT Staff

They also found the statue of the Virgin Mary intact among the ruins, like a mother awaiting her children.

The closure of the famous Carmelite convent from Bernanos’s renowned work Dialogue of the Carmelites has been announced

Covadonga Asturias

Founded in 1641 under the inspiration of Saint Teresa of Ávila, it was once the 53rd Carmelite foundation in France, at a time when contemplative life flourished across the country

What is God’s vision for Jerusalem amid the conflict? Cardinal Pizzaballa responds

Zelma Reis

The Latin patriarch released a long pastoral letter on how to live as Christians in light of the «paradigm shift» that followed 7 October 2023, and the war in Gaza. Like the «New Jerusalem» in Revelation, the city could offer a way of being together that overcomes today’s sectarianism and heals its wounds. He urges families to be examples of clean remembrance with their children, telling the truth without transmitting hatred.

The Catholic Church in Brazil: An Innovative National Database and a Response to the Possibility That Protestants Might Outnumber Them

ZENIT Staff

Among the most sensitive aspects of this information exchange is the verification of a priest’s canonical status

Kenya’s Supreme Court of Appeal reaffirms the constitutional protection of unborn life in a landmark ruling

Elizabeth Owens

The ruling marks a decisive intervention in a legal debate that began with a single case but quickly evolved into a national—and even continental—test of how constitutional protections are interpreted in relation to unborn life

Lawsuit filed against U.S. bishops’ liturgical and financial measures at the Vatican: they’ve already secured their first victory

ZENIT Staff

Vatican Intervenes on Two Fronts: Liturgical Authority Challenged in the U.S. as Parish Rights Upheld in Abuse Settlement Dispute

The German Belorado. Were They Manipulated? The Strange Case of the German “Rebel Nuns” in Their 80s Who Made Global Headlines

Joachin Meisner Hertz

The Goldenstein case also echoes other recent conflicts in Europe involving religious communities and property disputes, such as the high-profile situation of the Poor Clares in Belorado, Spain

The Papal Foundation Announces $15 Million in Grants for 2026: 144 Projects, 75 Countries, Support for the Poor, Seminaries, and the Fight Against Church Abuse

ZENIT Staff

This year’s grants cycle represents unprecedented global reach and a new peak in the 38-year history of the Foundation, dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s priorities worldwide.

What does it mean that Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven? Pope Leo XIV explains it

ZENIT Staff

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, April 3, 2026

In His Youth He Was Expelled from the Church: In 2026, He Was Ordained a Priest by Leo XIV

Rafael Llanes

The curious story of the «threat of excommunication» came to light through testimony that emerged in the context of the priestly ordinations performed by Pope Leo XIV.

Questions about liturgy: Wrapped Low-Gluten Hosts

Fr. Edward McNamara

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

Sister Paulina Melite: The «David vs. Goliath» of the Pro-Life Movement in India and Her Impressive Work

Dante Alba, LC

One of the most important milestones of the Movement led by Sister Paulina Melite has been the organization of the National March for Life, which began in 2021. This annual event arose from the need to make visible a cause that, according to the nun, remained fragmented and without a unified voice.