Israel Turns Archaeology into a Tool for Annexation: How It Seized the Site Linked to the Tomb of John the Baptist

Aug 19, 2026 22:28

The land surrounding the Roman columns -- olive groves cultivated by families for generations --, is under an Israeli confiscation order. Photo: Jerzy Kraj/CTS

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

Franciscans Ask Marco Rubio for Help in the Face of Persecution by Jewish Settlers Affecting Christians (and Others) in the Holy Land

The Franciscan concern is not isolated. Church leaders in Jerusalem have repeatedly denounced vandalism, desecration, spitting at clergy and verbal and physical attacks attributed to extremist ultra-Orthodox Jewish elements

Jul 24, 2026 19:38

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Justice and Peace•Testimonies

Ann Widdecombe, a Catholic convert, pro-life politician, and advocate for religious freedom, was murdered in the United Kingdom. Two people are under investigation

As detectives continue their investigation, many questions remain unanswered, including whether the suspect had any prior relationship with Widdecombe and what motive may have led to the killing

Jul 13, 2026 17:23

Elizabeth Owens

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Men in Women’s Sports (Even If a Man Identifies as a Woman)

High court upholds West Virginia, Idaho laws protecting female athletes by keeping males out of women’s sports

Jun 30, 2026 16:13

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

A new Pew Research Center survey conducted across 36 countries between February and May 2026 found that unfavorable views of Israel have increased in most nations compared with 2025. Positive opinions now outnumber negative ones in only four countries—India, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana—while negative perceptions dominate much of Europe, Asia and Latin America

Jun 29, 2026 16:58

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

After four days of negotiations in Washington under U.S. mediation, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country’s south

Jun 29, 2026 16:47

ZENIT Staff

Controversy Over Disagreements Between France and the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Trip? The Trip Macron Wanted and the One Leo XIV Decided On

Macron had requested a private moment with Leo XIV inside the cathedral so that he could personally show him the reconstruction undertaken after the 2019 fire. The request was transmitted through diplomatic channels and the answer from the Holy See was no

Good social relations, the common good, and three matters of the utmost urgency, according to Leo XIV

Pope’s General Audience, September 16, 2026, on the Human Community

Israel Turns Archaeology into a Tool for Annexation: How It Seized the Site Linked to the Tomb of John the Baptist

U.S. Bishops’ Initiative to Inform Communities on the Danger of Abortion Pills Includes Prayer, Education, and Advocacy

Italian Episcopal Newspaper Calls for the Nobel Peace Prize to Be Awarded to the Children Killed in Gaza

Leo XIV Speaks Out in Support of Palestinians Attacked by Jewish Settlers in Tierra Sana: Here’s What’s Happening

Virginia College Student Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Equal Treatment of Students

Islamic Extremists Kill 30 Christians in Nigerian Village

Christian Couple Thrown into a Brick Kiln: Muslim Court Frees Them 12 Years Later

Franciscans Ask Marco Rubio for Help in the Face of Persecution by Jewish Settlers Affecting Christians (and Others) in the Holy Land

Ann Widdecombe, a Catholic convert, pro-life politician, and advocate for religious freedom, was murdered in the United Kingdom. Two people are under investigation

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Men in Women’s Sports (Even If a Man Identifies as a Woman)

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement