John Newton, Author at ZENIT

Articles By John Newton

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Russia imprisons two priests. Ukrainian bishop intercedes on their behalf

Bishop Meniok described the Redemptorists’ detention as “groundless and unlawful”.

Nov 28, 2022 04:06

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Persecuted Christians

Report shows persecution of Christians is getting worse

Persecuted and Forgotten? found that in 75 percent of the 24 countries surveyed, oppression or persecution of Christians has increased.

Nov 16, 2022 00:45

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Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Nun burnt to death in Islamist attack

As soon as Sister Marie-Sylvie realised the hospital was under attack, she reportedly called the local parish so that the priests and religious there could flee.

Oct 25, 2022 23:51

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Pope Francis

Pope backs children’s prayers for peace

Now in its seventeenth year, “A Million Children Praying the Rosary” began in Venezuela’s capital Caracas in 2005, when a group of children came together to pray.

Oct 18, 2022 21:21

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Persecuted Christians

Bishop: extremists are targeting Christians

: Bishop Anagbe went on to say that “even though the outside world knows the extent of the ongoing killings and displacement of Christian communities in Nigeria, there exists what I term a conspiracy of silence.

Oct 14, 2022 19:17

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

Ukraine: Russia shells schools and hospitals, says Catholic bishop

The prelate said: “One of the most difficult things for me was seeing a three-year-old child… who was wounded during shelling”.

Aug 26, 2022 23:22

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Pope Francis

Iraq Church Welcomes 2021 Papal Visit

‘The Pope’s decision to visit is a sign of the Holy Spirit at work’

Dec 07, 2020 15:54

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Religious Freedom

Asia Bibi Backs Campaign to Free Those Jailed for Faith

‘Set Your Captives Free’

Nov 26, 2020 01:02

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Persecuted Christians

Report on Christians Unjustly Detained for Faith to Launch in UK

Set Your Captives Free

Nov 20, 2020 01:10

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Justice and Peace

Nigerian Bishops Back Protest Against Police

Daily Demonstrations Started October 8

Oct 26, 2020 16:31

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Charities and Volunteering

ACN Aids for Families Fleeing from Jihadists in Mozambique

Trauma Counseling and Pastoral Care

Oct 19, 2020 00:58

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Prayer

Pontiff Backs Charity’s Rosary Campaign

‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’

Oct 12, 2020 15:53

John Newton

How Will Jesus Come and How Can We Recognize and Welcome Him? Pope’s First Advent 2022 Reflection

Pope Francis’ reflection before praying the Angelus on Sunday, November 27, 2022, in Saint Peter’s Square.

Pope’s Three Guidelines to the International Theological Commission

In his address to the International Theological Commission, the Holy Father asked his listeners to ask themselves if the Theology classes arouse astonishment and he noted the need to increase the number of women theologians in the Commission.