Pope Francis sparks debate with call to investigate Gaza genocide allegations

Nov 18, 2024 17:00

Valentina di Giorgio

Francis reflects on contemporary global conflicts, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Foto: Vatican Media

The United States should have an immigration system that protects vulnerable migrants and their families

The Federal Council clarified that the ban will apply in public spaces

intensifying challenges for the agency that has supported Palestinian refugees since 1948

It is working in the Holy Land jointly with Caritas-Jerusalem to finish vaccinating half a million children against polio.

The exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service dates back to Israel’s founding in 1948

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace•Pro Life

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

For voters heading to the polls on November 5, the decisions made could carry consequences beyond the election itself.

Nov 03, 2024 21:23

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Justice and Peace

Migration, the Pope and the position of Donal Trump and Kamala Harris on the matter

Immigration policy is one of the central issues in the presidential campaign, and both White House candidates have stated emphatically that they will take strong measures to curb illegal immigration.

Oct 29, 2024 15:35

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

In Uganda, LGBT Activists Prioritize S*x over Starvation

Pro-homosexual activists protested outside the World Bank and the Uganda mission to the UN in opposition to the World Bank’s recent decision to restart much-needed loans to the African nation. “There can be no business as usual between the World Bank and the Government of Uganda while this law remains in force,” said a spokeswoman for Convening for Equality.

Oct 21, 2024 18:11

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope sends cardinal to Moscow to continue mediation over Ukraine war

Vatican Steps Up Peace Efforts in Ukraine as Cardinal Zuppi Meets with Russian Officials

Oct 21, 2024 18:04

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Palestinian and Israeli leaders present Pope with peace plan for Holy Land (includes status for Jerusalem)

Pope Francis Hosts Israeli and Palestinian Leaders to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan

Oct 18, 2024 19:31

Valentina di Giorgio

“As King of Peace”: Leo XIV’s first homily (almost poetic and prayer-like) on Palm Sunday, delivered to a world at war

Homily by Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday 2026

Pope Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Women at the Vatican

Layla al-Sheik, a Palestinian mother who lost her son Qusay in the Second Intifada, and Elana Kaminka, mother of Yannai, an Israeli soldier killed on October 7, shared their memories with their children and future generations, urging them to build a better future.

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

Israel to Draft 7,000 Ultra-Orthodox Men Amid Ongoing Military Pressure in Gaza

The Battle Over Abortion Rights Heats Up in 10 States Ahead of November 5 Election

Migration, the Pope and the position of Donal Trump and Kamala Harris on the matter

In Uganda, LGBT Activists Prioritize S*x over Starvation

Pope sends cardinal to Moscow to continue mediation over Ukraine war

Palestinian and Israeli leaders present Pope with peace plan for Holy Land (includes status for Jerusalem)