Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

Jun 03, 2026 17:02

Covadonga Asturias

Air security measures in place for the visit of Pope Leo XV Photo: EFE

Islam•Persecuted Christians

French government security office confirms that Christians in the country are being targeted by Islamism

The DGSI’s assessment is supported by a long record of public directives from jihadist leaders

Nov 29, 2025 22:39

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Vatican City

A Prayer Room in the Pope’s Library: Vatican’s Gesture Toward Muslim Scholars Sparks Quiet Storm

For some, the move reflects an admirable spirit of dialogue and respect for those who come from afar to study ancient manuscripts. For others, it represents a troubling confusion of mission and identity

Oct 10, 2025 13:09

Valentina di Giorgio

Islam•Local Church

USA: The National Catholic and Muslim Dialogue: “Journeying Together”

The NCMD hosted an event at The Catholic University of America with keynotes by the Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM, Conv., Bishop of Lexington, and Imam Saffet Catovic, current Muslim Chaplain at Drew University and a member of the international writing team of Al Mizan.

Sep 24, 2025 18:27

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Justice and Peace

Austria joins Canada and opens the door to Sharia (Islamic law) in the country

In practice, this means that private agreements invoking Islamic law, at least for property-related claims, can be recognized.

Aug 23, 2025 01:07

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Islam•Local Church

The Catholic population is falling and the Muslim population is growing… in New Zealand!

According to figures released by Statistics New Zealand from the 2023 census, 445,704 people identified as Catholic or Roman Catholic, marking a loss of over 23,000 adherents since 2018. That 5 percent drop comes despite a 6.4 percent rise in the national population, which grew from 4.7 to 5 million during the same period

Jun 08, 2025 09:09

ZENIT Staff

The Pope’s powerful homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi: may religiosity not be a museum of the past, but a school of faith from which we can draw inspiration even today

Homily by the Holy Father on the occasion of Corpus Christi in Madrid

Real Madrid or Barcelona? The Pope’s first words on his way to Spain: abuse, the war in Iran, and a gift for journalists

Real Madrid or Barcelona? That was the question posed to the Holy Father on the flight from Rome to Madrid on the morning of Saturday, June 6. The Holy Father was clear: as Pope, he supports all teams, but Robert Prevost roots for Real Madrid

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

Italian bishop announces plan to evangelize Muslims in his diocese: offering Christ, not just material aid

Trump announces the killing of the second-in-command of the Islamic State in Nigeria

Vienna’s Silent Transformation: Nearly 50% of students in schools are already Muslim. Only 17% are Catholic

1 in 7 Muslims open to becoming Christian; 1 in 4 Catholics will leave the Church

What about feminism? Mexico declares the use of Islamic veils in official document photos legal

The Pope’s ecumenical and interfaith message in Lebanon

French government security office confirms that Christians in the country are being targeted by Islamism

A Prayer Room in the Pope’s Library: Vatican’s Gesture Toward Muslim Scholars Sparks Quiet Storm

USA: The National Catholic and Muslim Dialogue: “Journeying Together”

Austria joins Canada and opens the door to Sharia (Islamic law) in the country

The Catholic population is falling and the Muslim population is growing… in New Zealand!