Pope Francis

Pope calls on Church to pray in June for abolition of torture

The Pope condemns not only the most violent forms of torture, but also those that are “more sophisticated, such as degrading someone, dulling the senses, or mass detentions in inhumane conditions.” Horrified that it is currently still practiced, the Pope calls on the international community to “commit itself concretely to abolish torture, guaranteeing support to victims and their families.”

May 30, 2023 02:47

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Israel Has Fewer Women in Parliament, But More Women Workers Among the Ultra-Orthodox

The lack of adequate representation in the government and in the Knesset deals a severe blow to the status of women in Israel and can be expected to profoundly affect their lives for the worse.

May 29, 2023 07:21

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Vatican City

These Are the Two Objectives That the Pope Asked the Cardinal He Sent on the Russia-Peace Mission

The mission does not have mediation as its immediate objective, but tries to «promote a climate, an environment that can lead to paths of peace.»

May 29, 2023 06:59

ZENIT Staff

Angelus

Pope Francis Explains How The Holy Spirit Frees Us From Fear 

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 19:43

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Explains Three Actions of the Holy Spirit

Homily of Pope Francis on the occasion of the solemnity of Pentecost 2023.

May 28, 2023 19:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Chinese Government Implements Digital Identification System for Priests

The file contains name, sex, title, religious denomination, registration number, etc. The token is associated with a phone number. For their part, religious denominations, such as the Catholic Church, undertake to update the registration data.

May 26, 2023 20:07

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: Planned Parenthood is challenging Arizona’s pre-Roe v. Wade law protecting unborn lives

Pro-life groups urge AZ Supreme Court to uphold state law protecting women, children. Numerous friend-of-the-court briefs filed with state’s high court

May 26, 2023 20:04

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Another step against Russia: Ukrainian Orthodox to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25

The transition of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to the New Julian calendar should take place from September 1, 2023 (the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year).

May 25, 2023 19:58

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis at graduation of 50 Latin American mayors at the Vatican’s «Scholas» school

Pope Francis together with 50 Latin American mayors celebrated the 10th anniversary of the global launch of Scholas Occurrentes.

May 25, 2023 14:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Satanism: The New “Religion” That Seeks to Thwart Christians and Catholics in the United States

«Satan represents those who think differently»: The Satanic Temple has been registered as a religion with the US authorities, although I later deny it.

May 25, 2023 13:54

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Mexico: Eighth Priest Murdered in President López Obrador’s Six-Year Term

The Mexican bishops urgently call on the competent authorities to carry out an exhaustive and transparent investigation that leads to the identification and punishment of those responsible.

May 24, 2023 14:24

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Protection of vulnerable people

Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich responds to Attorney General and sex abuse report

AG said: church is more worthy of investigation because it is a trusted religious organization. We think all children deserve to be protected regardless of whether they are cared for by a religious or secular institution; it isn’t fair or wise to focus only on the Catholic Church, which has made the greatest strides in this area.

May 24, 2023 05:38

ZENIT Staff