UNICEF spends hundreds of millions of dollars promoting sexually explicit content, according to research

Aug 24, 2025 12:42

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

Israeli government of Jerusalem municipality freezes bank accounts of Greek Orthodox Church

At the heart of the confrontation lies “Arnona,” Jerusalem’s property tax. For generations, churches had been shielded from such levies, a status quo respected by Ottoman, British, Jordanian, and Israeli authorities

Aug 20, 2025 21:57

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Denounced It, but the World Ignored Him: Global Spending on Nuclear Weapons Is Growing

Nine countries account for this spending: from historic powers like the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, to others that do not hide their nuclear ambitions, such as India, Pakistan, and North Korea.

Aug 10, 2025 23:34

Rafael Llanes

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Immigration Fraud Crisis Delays U.S. Visas for Catholic Clergy

Some in Congress have recognized the urgency of the matter. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to extend visas for religious workers, allowing them to remain in the U.S. during this period of administrative gridlock

Aug 02, 2025 00:00

Tim Daniels

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Local Church

American Catholic Church Commends President Trump for Acknowledging Starvation in Gaza and Urges Administration to Expand Humanitarian Access

Bishop Zaidan’s comments follow reports that the United States would work with its allies to distribute aid to Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis

Jul 31, 2025 21:41

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Bishops of the USA: Protect the Dignity of Workers as Use of Artificial Intelligence Increases in the Workplace

“My brother bishops and I are particularly mindful those among us who are already vulnerable—immigrant workers, farm laborers, low-wage earners, and young people—who often suffer the greatest effects of economic disruptions”

Jul 29, 2025 21:16

ZENIT Staff

Monaco will be the second destination for a trip by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March 2026: here is what is known

A stop in Monaco would fit coherently within the Pope’s broader vision. The principality may be small, but its international profile, historic Catholic roots and proximity to a secularized Europe give it outsized relevance

Pope Leo XIV sends heaters to Ukrainian population ravaged by Russian bombs and very low temperatures

The urgency behind the initiative is stark. Nighttime temperatures in Ukraine are dropping to around –15°C, while daytime temperatures hover between –10°C and –12°C

UNICEF spends hundreds of millions of dollars promoting sexually explicit content, according to research

UN Maternal Health Coalition Attacks Religious Voices

Austria joins Canada and opens the door to Sharia (Islamic law) in the country

Dozens of Orthodox rabbis speak out against settler violence and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis

President of U.S. Bishops Conference Calls for Special Collection for Humanitarian Relief and Pastoral Support in Gaza

Pope calls for day of fasting and prayer on August 22: this is what he said and this is why

Little Sisters of the Poor initiate process to bring ruling against them by progressive judge to Supreme Court

Israeli government of Jerusalem municipality freezes bank accounts of Greek Orthodox Church

Pope Francis Denounced It, but the World Ignored Him: Global Spending on Nuclear Weapons Is Growing

Immigration Fraud Crisis Delays U.S. Visas for Catholic Clergy

American Catholic Church Commends President Trump for Acknowledging Starvation in Gaza and Urges Administration to Expand Humanitarian Access

Bishops of the USA: Protect the Dignity of Workers as Use of Artificial Intelligence Increases in the Workplace