Cardinal Zen will appeal to Hong Kong’s highest court against measures taken by the Chinese Communist government

Sep 03, 2026 20:08

Elizabeth Owens

Cardinal Joseph Zen. Photo: Asia News

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

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

In the West Bank, archaeology is used as a weapon of conquest; in Sebastia, a site linked to John the Baptist, Israel has moved to seize control of it. The same strategy was applied in the City of David. Science is being used for propaganda purposes, while the Palestinian Authority remains bankrupt.

Aug 19, 2026 22:28

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

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

In addition to invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, participants can learn about the danger of abortion pills

Aug 19, 2026 22:21

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

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

The proposal was prompted by a stark figure: 300 children and adolescents reportedly killed during the 300 days following the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025 — effectively one child a day during a period that was supposed to mark an end to the violence.

Aug 19, 2026 22:18

Valentina di Giorgio

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV

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

The episode has become more than another isolated clash in the West Bank. It has exposed, in a matter of days, the convergence of three increasingly serious problems: settler violence, the difficulty of protecting Palestinian civilians under occupation, and the weakening of the institutions that provide basic services to them.

Aug 16, 2026 11:43

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace•Woman

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

Liberty University student Bethany Hall is challenging a Virginia program that excludes students pursuing certain degrees in religious studies from state-funded educational assistance.

Aug 11, 2026 11:28

ZENIT Staff

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pratt described the opportunity to work with the Pope and the Vatican as an extraordinary honor, expressing gratitude for the trust and access granted to the production. He said St. Peter’s story remains fundamental to Christian faith and that he was grateful to help bring the apostle’s legacy to the screen.

Cardinal Zen will appeal to Hong Kong’s highest court against measures taken by the Chinese Communist government

Canadian Cardinal Accused of Abuse Is Found Not Guilty: Slanderer Must Pay Him $100,000

To be clear: “This war must end”: The Pope’s foreign minister to Putin’s foreign minister in Moscow

Nigerian Court Rules Religious Police Cannot Arrest Christian Woman for Converting from Islam

Iraq’s Court of Cassation affirms woman’s right to be classified as Christian in state’s official database

What Should Good AI Legislation Look Like? Leo XIV Offers Guidance to Catholic Legislators

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

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