Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nicaraguan Government Freezes Jesuit-Run University’s Bank Accounts

The Central American University (UCA) has been watched by the Nicaraguan Government, since the social and political crisis of 2028, for being aligned with the Opposition. The Nicaraguan Authorities did not inform the University of an investigation of its accounting and of the origin of its funds. To this intervention against the UCA is added the detention in February, and accusation against, Jesuit Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who continues to be in the Government’s prison.

Aug 15, 2023 17:28

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Mary’s Assumption with Two Words: Service and Praise

Address on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Aug 15, 2023 15:50

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Is Brazil on the Way to No Longer Being the Country with the Greatest Number of Catholics in the World?

The possibility exists of the proportion of Catholics falling under the 50% threshold

Aug 14, 2023 13:37

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Pakistan: In the face of persecution, Christian schools promote religious tolerance

The archbishop highlighted that the majority of the 40,000 pupils attending Catholic schools in the diocese are Muslim, which provides a great opportunity for fostering interfaith tolerance and mutual understanding.

Aug 14, 2023 13:29

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries•Vatican City

Vatican paid more than 10 million euros to Italy in taxes. APSA publishes 2022 report

It should be recalled that APSA is tasked with administering movable and immovable properties of the Holy See, guided by certain purposes.

Aug 14, 2023 13:20

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Cleveland: Bishop Establishes Diocesan Sanctuary for Tridentine Rite

On July 28th, Monsignor Edward Malesic issued a decree transforming St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Cleveland into a diocesan sanctuary dedicated to the traditional Mass and the administration of other sacraments. Monsignor Malesic stated that the church would be employed «for worship according to the 1962 Roman Missal and other liturgical texts in use during that era.»

Aug 14, 2023 13:13

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

«Artificial Intelligence» enters the Pope’s Teaching: He will dedicate the Message for World Peace Day to this topic

In a message that is not yet fully public, Pope Francis calls for an open dialogue about the meaning of these new technologies, endowed with disruptive potential and ambivalent effects

Aug 13, 2023 22:44

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Indian bishop calls for end to violence against Catholics in India

ACN reported last month that more than 300 churches and other buildings belonging to Christian organisations had been destroyed during the violent conflict.

Aug 13, 2023 22:00

ZENIT Staff

Rome•Testimonies

“We Accept with Sincere Filial Obedience These Provisions,” Said the Prelate of the Opus Dei, in Face of the Pope’s Modifications

“The Motu Proprio dated August 8 must also be taken into account in adapting and updating the statutes of the Work, which has been underway for a year,” recalled the Prelate of the Opus Dei

Aug 10, 2023 18:56

ZENIT Staff

WYD Lisbon 2023•Young People

Portuguese Government Makes Data Official: There Were 960 Passengers During the WYD

The Government’s data reflects that “the number of non-resident tourists, who chose Portugal as their destination, more than doubled last year (+131.4%) in regard to 2021, reaching 23.3 million.”

Aug 10, 2023 08:41

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Israeli President meets with Christian leaders, amid growing anti-Christian persecution

Patriarchs and Heads of Churches have been meeting with the Israeli police of Jerusalem to ensure the taking of necessary measures to prevent such further incidents.

Aug 10, 2023 06:01

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

USA: House members condemn prosecution of Finnish politician on trial again for Bible tweet

Members of Congress sign letter in support of Päivi Räsänen, call for Finland to uphold freedom of expression

Aug 10, 2023 05:49

ZENIT Staff