Elizabeth Owens, Author at ZENIT - English

Articles By 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

LGBT+ tyranny: school suspends toddler accused of ‘transphobia’

Suspension of a Toddler for «Transphobia» Sparks Outrage in the UK

Apr 01, 2025 20:56

Elizabeth Owens

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

King and Queen of England postpone state visit to Pope Francis

The reason given is the period of rest prescribed for the Pope after being discharged from the hospital on March 23.

Mar 25, 2025 20:18

Elizabeth Owens

Analysis Opinion•Gender Ideology

Oxford study confirms that “sex change” operations increase suicide and depression

The study analyzed data from over 107,000 patients and found that individuals who underwent transition-related surgeries faced significantly higher psychological distress compared to those who did not. Men who had feminizing surgeries reported a 25.4% rate of depression—more than double the 11.5% seen in those who avoided surgery. Among women, the disparity was also evident, with 22.9% experiencing depression post-surgery compared to 14.6% of their non-surgical counterparts

Mar 24, 2025 17:42

Elizabeth Owens

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Uruguay: Cardinal Sturla Reveals Details About the Pope’s Upcoming Trip to South America

The tentative trip would also include Argentina and Peru and could take place between November 5 and 15, with the official schedule expected to be confirmed by the Holy See toward the end of July

Leo XIV will visit the Vatican Apostolic Library and open an exhibition for the first time

On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Holy Father will visit the Vatican Apostolic Library and inaugurate the first chapter of the exhibition cycle “Catastrophe and Wonder”, titled “AQVA”. In this exhibition, the works of three contemporary creatives – artist JR, typographer Bill Moran, and chef Fulvio Pierangelini – will engage in dialogue with the collections and spaces of the Pope’s Library, offering a reflection on water as both a threat and a resource.