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

Nov 08, 2024 14:24

Faris Fayes

children play amid destruction in Gaza Photo: Centro Cristiano de Medios

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

Donald Trump, Pope Francis and Kamala Harris Photo: Angelus News

Supporters argue the law protects traditional values; critics contend it violates human rights.

His visit aimed to accelerate the return of prisoners and address the pressing issue of reuniting Ukrainian children with their families

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

Justice and Peace•Pro Life

A surprising UN report now denounces discriminatory abortion practices in people with disabilities

These statements are astonishing precisely because the UN has been promoting for many years the extension of birth control policies that prioritize access to free abortion.

Oct 15, 2024 18:46

Julio Tudela

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Lebanon and Attacks UN Blue Helmets

Israeli attack destroys church in southern Lebanon and leaves fatalities. The parish offices and the residence of the local priest were also lost. Indonesia accuses Israel of «placing itself above» international law by attacking blue helmets

Oct 11, 2024 06:52

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leader Briefs Pope Francis on War-Torn Nation’s Struggles Ahead of Winter

Shevchuk also shared updates on the life of the Ukrainian Church amidst these challenges. He presented the results of the Ukrainian Bishops’ Synod held in July, which focused on evangelization in a time of war.

Oct 10, 2024 07:00

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader

Chinese Communist Party’s Tightening Grip on Religious Freedom Sparks Global Concerns

Oct 08, 2024 23:48

ZENIT Staff

Lebanon Turns to the Pope: Lebanese President Visits Leo XIV Amid the Israeli Siege

On Thursday, August 20, Pope Leo XIV received Aoun at the Apostolic Palace for a private meeting lasting around half an hour. The Lebanese president then held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s secretary for relations with states and international organizations

What should the music be like during Mass (or in the liturgy in general)? Leo XIV provides the answer

Pope’s General Audience, August 19, 2026, on Sacred Music

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)

A surprising UN report now denounces discriminatory abortion practices in people with disabilities

Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Lebanon and Attacks UN Blue Helmets

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leader Briefs Pope Francis on War-Torn Nation’s Struggles Ahead of Winter

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader