USA: 9th Circuit thwarts attempt to stop students from using financial aid at Christian colleges

Sep 05, 2024 18:04

ZENIT Staff

Photo: ADF

If declared guilty, Bielecki could face up to 40 years in prison

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Ben-Gvir's comments as an "explicit call to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

Pope Francis wished to receive in the Vatican the families of the victims who lost their lives during the explosions

Ecumenism•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Religious Freedom

Pope “Defends” Russian Orthodox Against the Feelings of Ukrainian Catholics

The Ukrainian Parliament’s resolution has been contested publicly by Pope Francis during an address in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, August 25.

Aug 25, 2024 06:43

Valentina di Giorgio

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Ukrainian Parliament Declares Illegal Orthodox Church in Communion with Moscow

The new legislation, which was strongly supported by the Supreme Rada with 265 votes in favour and just 29 against, gives the Ukrainian Government the legal faculties to investigate and prohibit the activities of religious groups that have too close ties with Russia or that support the military aggression against Ukraine.

Aug 21, 2024 07:52

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Religious Freedom

Catholic Church Sues American Government: Goes to Court for Restrictions on Visas to Priests

In April 2023, a change was implemented to the Law of Immigration and Nationality, which has generated chaos in visa processing regulations for religious workers.

Aug 17, 2024 15:36

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Russian Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Ukraine. Photos Show the Devastation

The Russian missile left the church, which was rebuilt and consecrated in 2014, in rubble. The images shared by the Greek-Catholic Ukrainian Church, show the building totally devastated, with windows and doors ripped out, and the structure deformed by the explosion.

Aug 17, 2024 07:32

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Justice and Peace•Pro Life•Religious Freedom•Woman

Pro-life pregnancy centers take NY attorney general to court for withholding life-saving info from women

The New York attorney general is using her power to censor pro-life pregnancy centers because they tell women about the option of using progesterone for abortion pill reversal. She is unlawfully targeting pro-life pregnancy centers, threatening punishment for promoting and offering a service that gives women the option of changing their mind and attempting to save their baby’s life.

Aug 14, 2024 18:06

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV begins 2026 with a new papal staff: here is the meaning… and the photos

In a Church often scrutinized for its symbols, Leo XIV’s choice is neither ornamental nor nostalgic. It is a visual theology, compressed into metal and form, reminding both shepherd and faithful that the path forward passes through the wounds of history—but does not end there

Ordinary time, our baptism, and the memory of a gift received: a simple reflection by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 11, 2026

USA: 9th Circuit thwarts attempt to stop students from using financial aid at Christian colleges

USA: VT Christian school, families appeal to 2nd Circuit challenging discriminatory expulsion from state athletics

USA: Oregon ministry asks 9th Circuit to end discriminatory state funding rules

Court halts NY attorney general from violating pregnancy centers’ freedom of speech

Capuchin Priest Passed Himself Off as a Doctor and Nobleman to Swindle: His Order Makes Him Face Justice

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Pope to Lebanese after 4 years of explosion: “with you I ask for truth and justice, which have not yet arrived”

Pope “Defends” Russian Orthodox Against the Feelings of Ukrainian Catholics

Ukrainian Parliament Declares Illegal Orthodox Church in Communion with Moscow

Catholic Church Sues American Government: Goes to Court for Restrictions on Visas to Priests

Russian Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Ukraine. Photos Show the Devastation

Pro-life pregnancy centers take NY attorney general to court for withholding life-saving info from women