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Dozens Killed in New Wave of Attacks on Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt

1 week ago | zenit.org | Maria Lozano |María Teresa Lozano

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 05.29.2025).- A series of brutal attacks on communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt have left at least 36 people dead, with several others injured or abducted, according to reports received by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) from the Diocese of Makurdi.
Vatican Launches New Official Website and Warning: Beware of Fake Videos Featuring the Pope's Voice

1 week ago | zenit.org | Jorge Enrique Mújica

(ZENIT News / Rome, 27.05.2025).- Since Tuesday, May 27, the Holy See has had a new look for its institutional portal, Vatican.va. «We are revamping the graphic design of our website to offer you an even better browsing experience. Some sections may still be undergoing updates. We appreciate your patience while we complete the work,» reads a note on the Website’s home page.
Four German Bishops Formally Disassociate Themselves from the German Synodal Path to Remain in the Catholic Church

1 week ago | zenit.org | Jorge Enrique Mújica

(ZENIT News / Rome, 26.05.2025).- At a key moment for the future of the Catholic Church in Germany, four Bishops have decided to put the brakes on and step aside. Their refusal to participate in the Synodal Committee, charged with shaping a new national body with equal participation of Bishops and laity, raises not only an internal rift, but also questions of global ecclesial significance.
Transgender Identification Surges Among Young Adults: A Generational Shift or a Social Phenomenon?

2 weeks ago | zenit.org | Jorge Enrique Mújica

(ZENIT News / Rome, 05.24.2025).- In less than a decade, the number of individuals in the United States identifying as transgender has grown by 68%, according to a study published in «Sexuality Research and Social Policy«. Yet behind this striking statistic lies a more complex and controversial story—one shaped by generational divides, cultural dynamics, and the digital age’s influence on identity formation.
Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Italian bishop as head of John Paul II Institute for the family

2 weeks ago | zenit.org | Valentina Di Giorgio

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 05.19.2025).- Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Baldassare Reina as the new Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences. The announcement, made public by the Holy See Press Office on Monday May 19, marks a significant course correction after nearly a decade of contested leadership and theological ambiguity.
Pope Leo XIV's audience with the Ukrainian president

2 weeks ago | zenit.org | Valentina Di Giorgio

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 05.18.2025).- After the Mass at the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV received Ukrainian President Zelensky in a private audience. He was one of only two leaders received (the other was Peruvian President Dina Boluarte). After the audience, Zelensky said on social networks: “After the inauguration Mass, we had a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. We are grateful to His Holiness for the audience.
Media pressure on the Pope? Synod Secretary General releases letter to the Pope

3 weeks ago | zenit.org | Valentina Di Giorgio

(ZENIT News / Rome 05.15.2025).- Only four days into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has already received a pointed and public message from the Vatican’s Synod leadership—one that both welcomes and, subtly, instructs. In a move that has raised eyebrows in Rome, the General Secretariat of the Synod released an open letter addressed to the newly elected pope, simultaneously publishing it on its official website in multiple languages and promoting it across social media platforms.
Leo XIV: a digital phenomenon and the first Pope influencer. Almost 13 million followers in 72 hours

3 weeks ago | zenit.org | Jorge Enrique Mújica

(ZENIT News / Rome 05.15.2025).- The papacy has officially entered its influencer era. In a move few anticipated with such clarity and speed, Pope Leo XIV has stormed into the world of social media—and in just three days, the numbers are speaking louder than any sermon. Nearly 13 million people have already followed the Pope on Instagram, even though the account features just three posts.
How to become a Catholic? Google reports increase in searches after Pope Francis' death

3 weeks ago | zenit.org | Jorge Enrique Mújica

(ZENIT News / Rome, 05.13.2025).- In a digital world where curiosity is often measured in clicks and search bars, something extraordinary unfolded in the days surrounding Easter this year. Global online searches for “how to become Catholic” surged by a staggering 373% between April 20 and April 26, marking what observers call a spiritual phenomenon sparked by the final public moments—and sudden death—of Pope Francis.
Zelensky calls Leo XIV: Ukrainian President invited Pope to visit the country

3 weeks ago | zenit.org | Valentina Di Giorgio

(ZENIT News / Rome, 05.12.2025).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit war-torn Ukraine, voicing hope that such a gesture would bring «real hope» to a people long battered by conflict. The announcement followed a telephone conversation between the two leaders on May 12, their first since the former Bishop of Chiclayo, Robert Prevost, was elected Supreme Pontiff just days earlier.