The Jewish state of Israel bans Caritas, the charitable arm of the Church (and more than 20 humanitarian organizations), from Gaza

Jan 03, 2026 19:33

Elizabeth Owens

access to food, clean water, and medical care depends heavily on international aid Photo: Getty Images

Justice and Peace

Israeli president condemns attacks by Jewish settlers against innocent Palestinians

The United Nations humanitarian office reported that October saw the highest number of settler attacks recorded since the organization began tracking cases in 2006. More than 260 incidents were logged that month alone. Rights groups point to a familiar dynamic: investigations are opened, few lead to indictments, and even fewer to convictions

Nov 14, 2025 19:31

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

For now, the immediate threat to online religious speech in Mexico has been averted, yet the debate remains far from over

Nov 11, 2025 19:13

Enrique Villegas

Homosexuality•Justice and Peace

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

For now, Obergefell stands as it did in 2015: a pillar of constitutional law and a lightning rod of moral debate. The justices may have chosen silence, but their silence has spoken clearly—America’s marriage law will not be rewritten, at least not by this Court

Nov 11, 2025 19:12

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, whose archdiocese encompasses many of the missions Serra founded in the 18th century, says he was blindsided by the decision

Nov 04, 2025 10:09

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war

The ambassador, speaking at a commemorative event hosted by the Israeli Embassy to the Holy See on October 23, reflected not only on political strategy and military resolve, but also on prayer, moral courage, and the quiet diplomacy that helped move hardened hearts

Oct 30, 2025 20:02

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

The Jewish state of Israel bans Caritas, the charitable arm of the Church (and more than 20 humanitarian organizations), from Gaza

Putin bombs Ukraine on Christmas Day and Pope Leo XIV responds with humanitarian aid: photos of what he sent

Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigration Czar, a Catholic, Speaks Out Against US Church’s Message

US Democrats and Republicans Approve Resolution Condemning Evils of Socialism

Gaza: the ongoing grave situation and persecution of settlers in occupied Palestine

UN General Assembly Expands Global Censorship

A group linked to Israel is behind a charter plane taking Palestinians to South Africa

Israeli president condemns attacks by Jewish settlers against innocent Palestinians

Mexico: MORENA Party representative withdraws bill that restricted freedom of expression for clergy

USA: Supreme Court upholds gay unions, equating them with marriage

California’s Democratic government removes statue of Saint Junípero Sierra after lying about consulting the Archbishop of San Francisco

Israeli ambassador to Vatican acknowledges role of popes in ending war