Persecuted Christians

#RedWednesday events in over 20 countries to raise awareness of Christian persecution

The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is organising activities to commemorate Red Wednesday on 20 November in over than twenty countries. This annual event aims to shed light on the persecution faced by Christians worldwide and the fundamental right to religious freedom.

Nov 06, 2024 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

One year of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank under the pretext of Gaza and Lebanon

In the shadow of the conflict in Gaza (and with the Lebanese Hezbollah in the north) the Israelis are perpetrating a ‘policy’ of violence against farmers and land. A state ‘policy’ that combines pro-occupation movements and institutions. With Ben Gvir a real task force against foreign activists who support the Palestinians, by means of arrests and expulsions.

Nov 05, 2024 13:19

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Burkina Faso: Priest calls for prayer after three new terrorist attacks

The Diocese of Fada N’Gourma has been shaken by new terrorist attacks in the parishes of Piéla and Saatenga, in the east of the country, causing many deaths and significant material destruction. These attacks form part of a pattern of terrorist violence which has been going on in the country since 2015.

Nov 05, 2024 13:16

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope’s beautiful homily to meditate (without fear) on death and the dead with the figure of the good thief

Pope’s homily on the occasion of the Mass in suffrage for cardinals and bishops who have died in the last year

Nov 04, 2024 17:53

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

UN rapporteur opens debate by questioning inclusion policies affecting real women in sports

Alsaleem’s report, which received immediate responses from various member states, focused on the issue of fairness in sports. She called on countries and sports authorities to “uphold women’s rights in competitive sports” by limiting participation in women’s categories to biological females.

Nov 04, 2024 17:46

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Founder of the Heralds of the Gospel dies at 85 years of age

Founder of Heralds of the Gospel, Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, Dies at 85 in São Paulo

Nov 04, 2024 17:44

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Adds Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to December 7 Cardinal List

This December, the College of Cardinals will reflect an even broader spectrum of voices. With 21 new cardinals, including Battaglia, the international scope is apparent: 11 are from Europe (5 from Italy), 6 from the Americas (5 from South America), 3 from Asia, and 1 from Africa.

Nov 04, 2024 17:41

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Pro Life

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

For voters heading to the polls on November 5, the decisions made could carry consequences beyond the election itself.

Nov 03, 2024 21:23

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

Where to find the center of the life of faith? Pope Francis answers

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Nov 03, 2024 21:18

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Analysis Opinion

UN Expert Says Countries Must Legalize Drugs, Prostitution and Abortion

Mofokeng argues that abortion, prostitution, and non-disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners may pose “no actual or potential harm” and that laws criminalizing such conduct are part of the legacy of “harmful norms and policies” spread by colonialism. The claims were made by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Rapporteur on the Right to Health, in her latest report on a “human rights based approach to harm reduction.”

Nov 03, 2024 21:14

ZENIT Staff

Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Bows Toward the Altar and the Celebrant

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Nov 03, 2024 21:10

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

Pope Francis at the cemetery: at the graves of aborted or stillborn children

Pope Francis Honors the Departed with Silence and Reflection at Rome’s Laurentino Cemetery

Nov 02, 2024 21:03

ZENIT Staff