Analysis Opinion

The solitude of the patriarch: Kirill of Russia stands alone in the Orthodox world

Kirill’s appeal to all the heads of the Orthodox Churches against the ban on Russian jurisdiction of Orthodoxy in Ukraine sanctioned by the Kiev parliament has gone unanswered. While the sending of Metropolitan Tikhon to Crimea, the most contested front line, many are wondering whether this is yet another punishment or a possible ecclesiastic and political exaltation.

Oct 23, 2023 22:36

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

Israel Versus Hamas: Polarization of Public Opinion and Veto Demonstrated in the Streets

In an effective summary on the subject, The Financial Times reports on the wave of Islamophobia throughout the European Continent. In London, anti-terrorists agents searched the home of an Anglo-Palestinian surgeon — who travelled to Gaza to care for civilians wounded in the bombings –, apparently for no justifiable reason.

Oct 23, 2023 16:59

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

In response to attacks on hospital and parish in Gaza, Palestine, Pope raises his voice and expresses sorrow

«I grieve that also the Anglican hospital and the Greek Orthodox parish have been hit in the past days,» the Pope said before 20 thousand people.

Oct 22, 2023 02:27

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Pope Francis

Biden and Pope Francis speak by phone about Israel and Gaza in 20-minute call

Valentina di Giorgio (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.22.2023).- On the evening of Sunday, October 22, Pope Francis and the President of the United States, Joe Biden, held a telephone conversation. According to a communication from the Holy See Press Office, the […]

Oct 22, 2023 02:25

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

What does it mean to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s? Pope answers

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, October 22, 2023

Oct 22, 2023 02:20

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Church and World

How many Catholics are there in the world? Catholic Church Statistics 2023

The world percentage of Catholics decreased slightly (-0,06) compared to the previous year reaching 17,67%. The continents register slight variations.

Oct 20, 2023 19:40

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Rome•Testimonies

Father Sirico continues his battle in Rome for media mogul Jimmy Lai’s liberation

Speaking at the Rome premiere of The Hong Konger, a documentary about the high-profile struggle of pro-democracy advocate and now-jailed Catholic billionaire, Jimmy Lai, executive producer Rev. Robert Sirico, says he’s disappointed in the Vatican’s diplomacy with Beijing.

Oct 20, 2023 19:28

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis receives one of Africa’s few kings

Lesotho is a parliamentary monarchy in southern Africa, completely surrounded by South Africa, with a population of about 2.1 million people. It is primarily an agricultural country, and Catholics make up 45% of the population.

Oct 19, 2023 23:42

ZENIT Staff

Vatican City

Vatican Museums admission ticket to be raised starting January 2024

The cost of full-price admission will increase to 20 euros

Oct 19, 2023 23:38

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Muslim leader presents Faith Pavilion for COP28 to the Pope

In the same context, the Secretary-General also met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, and Cardinal Miguel Ayuso Guixot, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

Oct 19, 2023 23:36

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality

God’s currency

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, October 22, 2023

Oct 19, 2023 23:36

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

New Catholic university in China to be the third private university in Hong Kong

If this permission is granted, a new private university will emerge in Hong Kong, becoming the third in the city alongside the existing Shue Yan and Hang Seng universities. What sets this institution apart is that it would be the first Catholic university in the region and not limited to the field of healthcare professions, as the Caritas Institute of Higher Education is. As per prior announcements from the diocese, this new institution will be named the University of San Francisco.

Oct 19, 2023 23:32

ZENIT Staff