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Congo: Bishop calls on authorities to stop killings of Christians by Muslims

The terrorist group known as Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – which is affiliated with Daesh (ISIS) – carried out the killings in villages in North Kivu Province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 4th and 8th June.

Jun 25, 2024 16:51

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Vatican City

Progress on Instrumentum Laboris for Synod on Synodality in October 2024 reported

The text is expected to be published within the first ten days of July.

Jun 25, 2024 16:45

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Pakistan: Muslims lynch and burn holidaymaker, wife dies in shock

The man was holidaying in the Swat Valley. Police arrested him on charges of burning pages of the Qur’ān, but a mob stormed the station and killed him. Activist accuses Pakistan of being «a barbarian state» while the authorities remain silent. For Naveed Walter, “No one is safe now.” In another case, the wife of Nazir Masih, another lynch mob victim, died from the traumatic experience. In Sialkot, a Christian man is on the run.

Jun 24, 2024 17:34

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ audience with the prelate of Opus Dei

Monsignor Ocáriz also briefed the Pope on preparations for Opus Dei’s centenary, including regional assemblies involving members, friends, and collaborators

Jun 24, 2024 06:07

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

Why does Jesus sleep during our storms? Pope Francis answers

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, June 22, 2024

Jun 23, 2024 19:31

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Can a transgender person enter religious life? U.S. bishops to respond in new document

With this new document, the USCCB aims to provide clear and pastoral guidance on addressing gender identity within the context of religious life, ensuring that Church teachings and pastoral care are upheld.

Jun 23, 2024 19:23

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Rome

Pope’s Confessor Dies and Francis Goes to the Wake at 7:00 AM!

“To see the Pope today moved me profoundly, not only because of his presence, but because of his affectionate gesture to Friar Manuel,” he said. Although the loss of Friar Manuel is painful, the Community finds consolation in the certainty that he now watches over all from Heaven.

Jun 23, 2024 06:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican and China to renew agreement on bishop appointments in October

The agreement has not succeeded in halting the persecution of unofficial Catholics in China. The Holy See continues to work towards improving the situation and ensuring religious freedom in the country.

Jun 22, 2024 19:34

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Bank among strongest financial institutions in the world according to 2024 report

IOR is amongst the strongest financial institutions in the world in terms of capital and liquidity and a reference in faith Consistent Investment. 2023 Euro net profit 30.6 million

Jun 22, 2024 19:17

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

New Survey Reveals Growing Belief Among American Catholics in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

Vinea’s new survey, carried out at the end of 2022, showed that 69% of Catholics that attend Mass affirm this fundamental belief, attributing the difference to a change in the formulation of the questions.

Jun 20, 2024 14:00

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Persecuted Christians