Elizabeth Owens, Author at ZENIT - English

British Parliament approves baby killing: even in the ninth month or seconds before leaving the womb

Though the 1967 Abortion Act already allows for legal abortion up to 24 weeks under broad circumstances, the new clause eliminates criminal consequences entirely, even for abortions performed at home during the final days or hours of pregnancy

Jun 18, 2025 18:54

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Testimonies

African springtime of faith: more than 1 million Catholics on Martyrs’ Day (and a foiled bombing)

Uganda’s Martyrs Day Draws a Million Pilgrims Amid Terror Threat Neutralized Near Kampala

Jun 04, 2025 17:02

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Young People

Ireland: survey reveals not encouraging attitudes of the population towards the Catholic Church and the clergy

The poll reveals a particularly sharp divide in attitudes toward priests and nuns. Roughly one-third of respondents see them positively, another third negatively, and the remainder remain neutral. Age appears to be a significant factor. Older generations, who likely had personal encounters with clergy in their youth, report more favorable views

May 22, 2025 18:18

Elizabeth Owens

Bioethics•Local Church

Britain: Catholic hospitals could close (or go to jail) if euthanasia legalized

Sherrington’s alarm is echoed by a growing number of voices, including members of Parliament such as Edward Leigh, who stated flatly: “If religious orders are forced to facilitate this practice, they will abandon the care homes entirely.”

May 22, 2025 18:15

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Religious Freedom

United Kingdom joins countries attacking full sacramental stealth

UK Government Faces Catholic Backlash Over Confession Breach in Child Protection Bill

May 18, 2025 12:04

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church

Face of Jesus in the Host: Vatican recognizes Eucharistic miracle in India

That face, identified by witnesses as the face of Christ, has drawn thousands over the years. In the days following the 2013 Mass, the tiny village was overwhelmed by pilgrims

May 18, 2025 09:16

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Lion XIV could go to Australia in 2028: Prime Minister has already made the invitation and here’s why

While the official visit remains unconfirmed, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney expressed hopeful anticipation. “We earnestly pray that the Holy Father will join us in 2028 for the Eucharistic Congress,” Fisher said. “It would be a tremendous joy to have him among us once more.”

May 14, 2025 11:53

Elizabeth Owens

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

According to the «2025 Red List» published by Global Christian Relief (GCR), more than 10,000 Christians were murdered across the continent between November 2022 and 2024, primarily by Islamist extremist groups operating with near impunity.

May 14, 2025 11:50

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Woman

UK Supreme Court rules: for legal purposes, only biological women are women

“This is more than just about bathrooms or pronouns,” said Maya Forstater, executive director of the campaign group «Sex Matters». “It restores clarity to employment law, single-sex spaces, and public policy. What we’ve won today is the recognition that women’s rights begin with defining what a woman is.”

Apr 18, 2025 00:28

Elizabeth Owens

Holy Land

Archaeological research confirms what Catholics already venerated: the site of Jesus’ crucifixion

Among the most remarkable discoveries is botanical evidence—fragments of a cultivated plant dating precisely to the spring of 33 A.D., the traditional time of Jesus’ death. This find, nestled within the area between what Christian tradition holds as Calvary and the nearby tomb, aligns strikingly with the Gospel of John’s detail: «In the place where he was crucified, there was a garden…» (John 19:41).

Apr 08, 2025 15:10

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology