Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigration Czar, a Catholic, Speaks Out Against US Church’s Message

Dec 15, 2025 11:38

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Tom Homan, appointed by Trump as Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Homosexuality•Justice and Peace

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

For now, Obergefell stands as it did in 2015: a pillar of constitutional law and a lightning rod of moral debate. The justices may have chosen silence, but their silence has spoken clearly—America’s marriage law will not be rewritten, at least not by this Court

Nov 11, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, whose archdiocese encompasses many of the missions Serra founded in the 18th century, says he was blindsided by the decision

Nov 04, 2025 10:09

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war

The ambassador, speaking at a commemorative event hosted by the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See on October 23, reflected not only on political strategy and military resolve, but also on prayer, moral courage, and the quiet diplomacy that helped move hardened hearts

Oct 30, 2025 20:02

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Oregon social worker appeals order forcing him to remove children’s books from desk

InterMountain Education Service District in Oregon ordered a licensed clinical social worker to remove three children’s books that he had displayed behind his office desk because they convey messages with which the district disagrees.

Oct 29, 2025 15:51

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Woman

Australia: A Region of the Country Bans Biological Men Who Identify as Women from Prisons Designed for Women

The announcement came just days after Katie, a female inmate, was sexually assaulted by Krista Richards, her transgender cellmate, in a South Australian prison; Krista was pretending to be a woman, as reported by Thewing. The Northern Territory Minister commented: «If you’re born male, you go to a men’s prison. At the end of the day, it’s really about the safety of women. This is about women’s dignity.»

Oct 29, 2025 15:40

Rafael Llanes

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigration Czar, a Catholic, Speaks Out Against US Church’s Message

US Democrats and Republicans Approve Resolution Condemning Evils of Socialism

Gaza: the ongoing grave situation and persecution of settlers in occupied Palestine

UN General Assembly Expands Global Censorship

A group linked to Israel is behind a charter plane taking Palestinians to South Africa

Israeli president condemns attacks by Jewish settlers against innocent Palestinians

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war

Oregon social worker appeals order forcing him to remove children’s books from desk

Australia: A Region of the Country Bans Biological Men Who Identify as Women from Prisons Designed for Women