New UN report details Nicaragua’s ongoing human rights crisis

Sep 06, 2024 18:40

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university students and other civil society activists began protesting a new Social Security Photo: UN

Christian groups are particularly concerned that a broad definition of Islamophobia could stifle their right to express theological views that differ from Islam.

Justice and Peace•Local Church

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

The scandal came to light on August 17 when Bielecki was arrested by Federal Authorities. According to judicial documents, the friar began his scheme in 2015, introducing himself falsely as a doctor and member of the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and Sonderburg-Glucksburg royalty.

Sep 01, 2024 06:45

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

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

Even within Israel, Ben-Gvir’s proposal has met with significant opposition. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant labeled the idea as «dangerous and irresponsible,» warning that it could destabilize Israel’s national security and harm its international standing.

Aug 29, 2024 20:05

Elizabeth Owens

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Vatican City

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

Pope’s words to a group of Lebanese, relatives of victims killed in Beirut port explosions

Aug 26, 2024 17:56

ZENIT Staff

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

“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.

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New UN report details Nicaragua’s ongoing human rights crisis

USA: “Catholic” cases facing the Supreme Court that will have consequences for freedoms

Bill to criminalize Islamophobia threatens religious freedom of Christians in UK

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