War in Ukraine? Leader of the Eastern Greek-Catholic Church, the Most Numerous in Communion with the Pope, Responds

Feb 06, 2024 18:13

Rafael Llanes

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk © Aid to the Church in Need

Local Church

Panamanian cardinal of Spanish origin found: he had been missing for two days

Although he was reported missing on Thursday, February 1, he has been missing since Tuesday, January 30.

Feb 01, 2024 23:36

Enrique Villegas

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to Communion and Liberation: call to unity and obedience

After the change of leadership imposed by the Pope and an audience with the new leaders, Pope Francis sends letter in context of two important anniversaries of Communion and Liberation, calling for unity and obedience

Feb 01, 2024 23:31

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Collective Action Needed to Prevent the Evil of Human Trafficking, says U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman

The Catholic Church observes the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8, the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, the patroness of human trafficking survivors

Feb 01, 2024 23:28

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Young People

The Future of the Catholic Church in the United States Passes Through the Hispanic Community

Latin Catholics represent 40% of the Catholics of the United States, and they are the majority of those of school age that profess the religion . However, they are not well represented in Catholic schools and in the priesthood: pupils in Catholic schools constitute 19% and there are only 3% of Latin priests in the country.

Jan 31, 2024 16:23

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Local Church•Pope Francis•Religious Freedom

Pope creates new diocese in China and appoints bishop, in agreement with country’s communist government

The diocese had been without a bishop since 2008. During the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, proclaimed by Pope Francis between 2015 and 2016, the community promoted the reading of Sacred Scripture, biblical courses, and Mercy Concerts.

Jan 29, 2024 14:31

Rafael Llanes

War in Ukraine? Leader of the Eastern Greek-Catholic Church, the Most Numerous in Communion with the Pope, Responds

Two orthodox Jews harass and spit on Catholic priest in Jerusalem

The Philippines: Faced with Proposals for Changes in the Country’s Constitution, the Church Expresses Her Opposition

USA: National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day to be celebrated from February 7 to 14

Church Rejects Anti-Judaism: Pope’s Letter to Jews Living in Israel

Attack in Catholic Church in Istanbul: More Details Come to Light

USA: Bishops thank Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman LaHood for praising Catholic schools in Congress and Senate

Panamanian cardinal of Spanish origin found: he had been missing for two days

Pope Francis to Communion and Liberation: call to unity and obedience

Collective Action Needed to Prevent the Evil of Human Trafficking, says U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman

The Future of the Catholic Church in the United States Passes Through the Hispanic Community

Pope creates new diocese in China and appoints bishop, in agreement with country’s communist government