Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Nigeria: Seminarian Burned Alive

The attackers aimed to kidnap the parish priest. When they failed in their attempt to enter the priest’s house, they set it on fire.

Sep 10, 2023 21:54

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Talks to Bible Experts About Concerns of the Church Today

The Holy Father’s address to members of the Italian Biblical Association

Sep 09, 2023 23:28

ZENIT Staff

Rome•Testimonies

Document proves that nuns and religious in Rome saved 3,200 Jews during Nazi persecution

Lists of people who took refuge in religious institutes in Rome to flee Nazi-Fascist persecution found

Sep 07, 2023 22:30

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis: two hours listening to Ukrainian bishops. He explained to them his words about Russia

During the meeting with the Greek Catholic Episcopate of Ukraine, the Pope expressed the wish that in October, particularly in the sanctuaries, the Rosary be dedicated to the prayer of the Rosary for and especially for peace in Ukraine.

Sep 06, 2023 22:51

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

India: Omission of religious persecution in Manipur conflict denounced

A catholic charity has strongly condemned narratives of the recent conflicts in Manipur which eliminate all mention of the religious dimension of the situation.

Sep 06, 2023 22:48

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Local Church

Catholic priests, with Vatican backing, make study visit to Orthodox Armenians

These study visits for young priests, organised annually since 2020 by the DPCU and the Oriental Orthodox Churches, aim to promote mutual understanding and fraternal relations.

Sep 05, 2023 17:04

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Rome

[From Rome] Pope Francis in Asia: A Trip to Mongolia to Evangelize with Messages for Russia and, Especially, for China

In the dialogue that the Pope seeks, be it with Russia or with China, is the imprint of evangelization. Imprint that, as he has underscored, isn’t proselytism, or, in other words: diplomacy from a new optic: pastoral care.

Sep 05, 2023 16:31

ZENIT Staff

Interview•Pope Francis

Pope Francis and His “Press Conference” on His Return from Mongolia in Ten Interesting Main Points

Why did he visit Mongolia? What is the state of relations with China? Will he visit Vietnam? Does he justify Russian imperialism? Can the Synod be more transparent informatively? These were some of the questions posed to the Pope during the return flight from Mongolia to Rome

Sep 04, 2023 19:25

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Papal Trips•Pope Francis

This was the Pope’s last day in Mongolia

Pope’s visit to Mongolia concludes with blessing of Catholic Church charity center and private meeting with former president.

Sep 04, 2023 19:21

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Planned Parenthood, the Abortion Multinational, Carries Out 1,200 Abortions a Day

The North American organization is the largest provider of abortions of the United States. Its 2021-2022 Report indicates that it carried out 374,155 abortions in 2021, equivalent to 1,200 a day. 

Sep 04, 2023 17:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

What Is Needed to Truly Do Good? Pope Answers and Dispells Three Myths

The Holy Father’s address during the meeting with charity workers and inauguration of the “House of Mercy”.

Sep 04, 2023 17:09

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Papal Trips•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ second full day in Mongolia

The Pope’s second full day in Mongolia was marked by a meeting with leaders of other religions and Holy Mass with local Catholics.

Sep 03, 2023 19:53

ZENIT Staff