Maria Lozano, Author at ZENIT

Articles By Maria Lozano

Mali: Jihadist group demands payments for freely practicing Christianity

Confidential sources contacted by ACN speak of a worsening of the discrimination against Christian communities in two villages in the Mopti region, Mali.

Oct 30, 2024 18:05

Maria Lozano

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Bethlehem: how war, disease and economic crisis threaten Jesus’ homeland

Mr. Tabash, owner of a religious goods store in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, had hoped to finally pay off his debts and recover financially after the COVID-19 pandemic, but now faces a grim reality.

Oct 31, 2023 23:20

Maria Lozano

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Mapuche terrorist group sets fire to church in Chile

Last Saturday, March 4, eight masked and armed men arrived at the chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Rayos, in the town of California, Araucanía, and set fire to it. These are minority groups of violent radicals who do not represent the majority of the Mapuche people.

Mar 09, 2023 07:38

Maria Lozano

Church and World

The Syrian People Have Been brutally Driven Into Poverty

Interview with Jesuit Antoine Audo, Chaldean Bishop of Aleppo in Syria

Nov 25, 2020 01:03

Maria Lozano

Charities and Volunteering

Aid to Church in Need Reports on Faith in Lebanon

‘The demographic changes cannot detract from the importance of the existence of the Christian communities in the Middle East’

Nov 19, 2020 01:36

Maria Lozano

Art and Culture

Tunisia in the Wake of the 'Arab Spring'

Interview with Archbishop Ilario Antoniazzi of Tunis

Jul 10, 2019 03:37

Maria Lozano

Justice and Peace

Religious Persecution: 'Our Silence Is Our Shame'

Interview with Aid to the Church in Need’s Director of Public Affairs and Religious Freedom

Jun 13, 2019 09:14

Maria Lozano

Justice and Peace

Indonesia: Moderate Islam is a Major Stabilizing Factor

ACN Interview with Fr. Franz Magnis-Suseno, a Jesuit in the Country

May 23, 2019 17:27

Maria Lozano

Justice and Peace

India: Violent Attacks Against Christian Minorities Increase

ACN Interview with Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas, Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi and Secretary General of the Indian Bishops’ Conference

Apr 30, 2019 09:02

Maria Lozano

Testimonies

Morocco: Archbishop Describes a 'Samaritan' Church

‘The Catholic Church does exist in Morocco’

Mar 27, 2019 16:43

Maria Lozano

Cardinal Sounds Alarm in Venezuela

Venezuelan Bishops Have Called on All Citizens of Their Country to “Repudiate Each and Every Violent Statement and to Respect the Rights of All Citizens.”

May 18, 2017 11:13

Maria Lozano

Persecuted Christians

State of Islamist Terror in Nigeria Surveyed by ACN Delegation

‘Catholics are living in constant danger, yet their churches are full’

Mar 29, 2017 10:41

Maria Lozano

Pope Francis made a significant announcement during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square: the Vatican will host the “World Meeting on Children’s Rights”, titled “Love Them and Protect Them,”

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

The event will bring together experts and leaders from various nations to explore innovative strategies for safeguarding children who face exploitation, abuse, war, and extreme poverty

Israeli victims of Hamas attacks meet the Pope

The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza. According to reports, 63 individuals remain detained by Hamas.