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USA: bishops release first report on religious freedom in the country

The report identifies a wide range of concerns, such as federal agencies misusing laws meant to aid pregnant women in order to promote abortion, threats to the safety of our Jewish and Muslim neighbors, and hostility toward ministries serving migrants and refugees, and suggests how individuals and communities can respond.

Jan 16, 2024 21:03

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

Lebanon: Maronite Catholic patriarch says Lebanese oppose war against Israel

For Card Beshara al-Rahi, the Lebanese do not want an escalation on the southern border, in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, the United States and Europe are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Blinken and Borrell warn about worse to come. Hackers attack Beirut airport with messages about Hezbollah and Iran.

Jan 16, 2024 17:56

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

China: Guidelines Instruct Religions How to Implement the New Patriotic Education Law

The key statute on domestic indoctrination is in force since January 1. Now religions are told how they should enforce it. We offer a full English translation of the Guidelines.

Jan 15, 2024 18:17

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

Vicar of Arabia: from Gaza to the Houthis ‘worrying’ escalation. Close to the Christians in Yemen

US and British air raids against pro-Iranian rebels first act of a possible widening of the war. An operation in response to assaults on ships bound for the Red Sea by the rebels. Mgr. Martinelli: difficulties in reaching «a stable equilibrium», the «great concern» for the situation in the Holy Land remains. In Yemen «the nuns’ work for the poor and sick continues».

Jan 15, 2024 18:13

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Pope Francis

New Gallup Poll Shows Approval and Disapproval Levels of Pope Francis in the U.S.

Among U.S. Catholics, the Pontiff enjoys even higher esteem, with a 77% favorable rating. However, this number is also below the average for this group, and his disapproval rate has reached a new high of 17%.

Jan 14, 2024 00:55

Jorge Enrique Mújica

U.S. Bishop Asks Rome to Clarify Accusations Against Him

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reaches 4.7 million visitors by 2023

German court refuses to protect «Cologne Cathedral» as a trademark for the Catholic Church

Was There a Schism or Not? The Situation in India after the Pope’s Liturgical Ultimatum

Venezuela: Virgin Mary moves 2.7 million Catholics

[PHOTO GALLERY] Guatemala: the Te Deum of the new president in the metropolitan cathedral

This is what the first report on religious freedom in the U.S. prepared by the country’s Catholic bishops says

USA: bishops release first report on religious freedom in the country

Lebanon: Maronite Catholic patriarch says Lebanese oppose war against Israel

China: Guidelines Instruct Religions How to Implement the New Patriotic Education Law

Vicar of Arabia: from Gaza to the Houthis ‘worrying’ escalation. Close to the Christians in Yemen

New Gallup Poll Shows Approval and Disapproval Levels of Pope Francis in the U.S.