Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

A frenzied mob descended on Masih’s family, looting and setting fire to their factory and home. While ten family members managed to escape unharmed, Nazir Gill Masih suffered severe injuries from the assault before police intervened and transported him to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.

May 27, 2024 17:59

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

3 fundamental characteristics of the divine mission: the Trinity explained to missionaries

Speech to the participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies

May 26, 2024 17:51

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Pope Francis•Young People

3 elements that should not be missing in youth ministry explained by Pope Francis

Address to the participants in the International Congress on Youth Ministry, promoted by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

May 26, 2024 17:47

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Good News•Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

At the end of the ceremony, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, expressed his gratitude and affection for the new priests and their families

May 26, 2024 17:41

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion

ANALYSIS: Towards a One World Government? General Assembly negotiates the future of the UN

The stage is set for some of the most consequential negotiations at the United Nations in perhaps a generation. The “Pact for the Future” would expand the powers and reach of the United Nations system, while the “Global Digital Compact” would govern digital technology, including emerging artificial intelligence for the whole world.

May 26, 2024 17:04

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

The Pope’s Words About Doctors That Should Be Read by Those Dedicated to the Health Sector

Speech to participants in the International Meeting promoted by “Somos Community Care”

May 25, 2024 11:45

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Spirituality

Trinity: God is love

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, May 26, 2024. SS. Trinity

May 23, 2024 17:35

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Just a few days earlier another Catholic priest had been kidnapped in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024 17:23

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis participated in the closing of the International Meeting of Meaning and launched the University of Meaning

With a day full of emotions, the International Meeting of Meaning concluded, an initiative organized by Scholas Occurrentes and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in response to Pope Francis’ call.

May 23, 2024 17:20

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Statements by Bishop Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, on Christian victims of the armed conflict

May 23, 2024 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Ecumenism

Coptic Pope Receives in Egypt Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Discussion on “Homosexual Blessings” (Declaration Fiducia Supplicans)

Also present at the meeting between Cardinal Fernández and Pope Tawadros was Egypt’s Ambassador to the Holy See.

May 23, 2024 06:56

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Holy Land•Religious Freedom

Israeli Army raids Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus

The soldiers then proceeded to kick open several doors leading up to the church, yanking off security cameras along the way, and vandalizing the parish hall before departing.

May 22, 2024 17:43

ZENIT Staff