Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

Nov 30, 2024 19:23

Elizabeth Owens

is officially aimed at safeguarding the mental health of young Australians. Photo: Feeling.mx

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The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza.

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations

Francis reflects on contemporary global conflicts, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Fear of mass deportations, U.S. bishops take stand in favor of immigrants

“Our country deserves an immigration system that offers fair and generous pathways to full citizenship for immigrants living and working for many years within our borders”, U.S. bishops say

Nov 15, 2024 08:03

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

This ban places Switzerland among a handful of European countries with similar legislation, reigniting debates around religious freedom and national identity. Proponents argue that the ban promotes transparency, citing public security and societal values.

Nov 12, 2024 15:49

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Sparks International Outcry, Raises Alarm for Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

UNICEF spokesperson James Elder reports that over 2,400 children urgently need medical care, but daily evacuations are now down to a trickle, with fewer than one child per day able to leave. Elder pointed to the severe conditions for Gaza’s youth: head trauma, amputations, severe malnutrition, and cancer cases remain untreated, as Israel provides no explanation for blocking their exit. He added, “Children are dying in Gaza not only from bombs and bullets but from the lack of access to lifesaving care. They survive the explosions, only to be trapped, unable to receive medical attention.”

Nov 10, 2024 20:44

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Dire Warnings from Holy Land Leaders as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank

Joseph Hazboun, CNEWA’s regional director in Jerusalem, reported unimaginable devastation in Gaza after 14 months of relentless conflict, which has displaced 90% of the population and left its infrastructure in ruins.

Nov 08, 2024 14:24

Faris Fayes

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Caritas-Jerusalem Has 17 Medical Teams in Gaza: Calls for a Truce to Vaccinate Children

During an August truce, it was able to vaccinate the children of the Gaza Strip, but a second dose is necessary now, some weeks later, for it to have maximum effectiveness, and Israel is not waging for any truce, but for a hardening of blockades and combats.

Nov 06, 2024 21:57

ZENIT Staff

Australia Enacts World’s First Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Amid Privacy Concerns

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

One of Europe’s Most Wanted Criminals Captured: Murdered Priest and Attacked Nun

France: 100 thousand euros fine for TV channel for saying that abortion is first cause of death

Israeli victims of Hamas attacks meet the Pope

Vatican urges UN to continue support for Palestinian refugee agency condemned by Israel

Pope Francis sparks debate with call to investigate Gaza genocide allegations

Fear of mass deportations, U.S. bishops take stand in favor of immigrants

Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Sparks International Outcry, Raises Alarm for Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis

Dire Warnings from Holy Land Leaders as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza, Lebanon, and West Bank

Caritas-Jerusalem Has 17 Medical Teams in Gaza: Calls for a Truce to Vaccinate Children