Burkina Faso: Islamist attack on Catholic church leaves 15 dead

Feb 26, 2024 01:33

Father Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, vicar general of Dori Diocese, asked for prayers for the deceased and their loved ones. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Local Church

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

The World Synod and the Synodal Path in Germany, although with different approaches and rhythms, share the vision of developing the Church and consulting in a binding way with the faithful, assures the president of the German bishops. Coordination between the two processes is essential to enrich the life of the Church and to make informed and responsible decisions.

Feb 22, 2024 00:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

It’s already been a huge success on social media, with over 1.5 million people seeing the campaign on Facebook alone since it began on Ash Wednesday. The campaign’s aim is simple: to help people connect with Christ through prayer by offering content which enables them to do that in their everyday life.

Feb 22, 2024 00:16

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Vocations

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom

Flores has become a breeding ground for religious vocations, with five minor seminaries and over 200 religious institutes on an island scarcely larger than Campania. There are 1,300 vocations in one of the religious institutes.

Feb 21, 2024 00:31

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Towards a hybrid church, half digital, half face-to-face? In Korea they are considering it

The document, published on January 31st by the Korean Catholic Pastoral Institute of the national bishops’ conference, is based on a survey aimed at understanding the changes and perceptions among Catholics after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 21, 2024 00:23

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church

Germany: impressive health of altar server ministry in the country’s churches

Although the Catholic Church faces significant challenges in the post-Covid context, the commitment of altar servers and the continued response of Catholic youth reflect a vibrant and dynamic aspect of the religious community in Germany and beyond.

Feb 21, 2024 00:20

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Burkina Faso: Islamist attack on Catholic church leaves 15 dead

Haiti: the wave of attacks against Catholics continues. 6 religious kidnapped

Haiti: Bishop injured in explosion is in stable condition. Police investigates if it was an attack or an accident

Assisi, Land of Saint Francis, Breaks Pilgrimage Record: Here Are Last Year’s Numbers

About the Scandal in New York’s Cathedral of Gay Irreverence During a Funeral and What This Has To Do with Fiducia Supplicans

Belgium: draft with progressive demands circulated in the Belgian Catholic Church

German bishops establish new position: bishop in charge of queer pastoral care

German bishops’ meeting concludes: unity with Rome, but criticism of the Vatican

Prayer campaign seen by over 1.5 million people in first week

Flores: the Catholic island in a mostly Muslim sea experiencing a vocation boom

Towards a hybrid church, half digital, half face-to-face? In Korea they are considering it

Germany: impressive health of altar server ministry in the country’s churches