Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

Nov 09, 2023 23:49

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Photo: Catholic Diocese of Arlington

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

The cause has been opened of Catholic catechist Kanteswar Digal and 34 others who died when Hindutva extremists attacked Christians in Kandhamal, Odisha (formerly Orissa) State in 2008 setting ablaze churches, convents and Christian homes – forcing thousands to seek sanctuary in the forests.

Nov 03, 2023 00:11

John Newton

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The settling of old scores would jeopardize social cohesion throughout the region. The situation in Syria is not resolved, nor is it in Iraq. Prior to 2002, Iraq was home to more than 1.2 million Christians, but persecution, violence and poverty led to a mass emigration of Christians and Archbishop Warda said about 150,000 now remained.

Nov 03, 2023 00:08

John Pontifex

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Bethlehem: how war, disease and economic crisis threaten Jesus’ homeland

Mr. Tabash, owner of a religious goods store in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, had hoped to finally pay off his debts and recover financially after the COVID-19 pandemic, but now faces a grim reality.

Oct 31, 2023 23:20

Maria Lozano

Local Church

The new bishop of Helsinki and the challenges facing one of the world’s smallest dioceses

Ramón Goyarrola was recently appointed Bishop of Helsinki by Pope Francis. Several media have echoed the story of this priest of Opus Dei, who has been living in Finland for almost twenty years.

Oct 30, 2023 23:19

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

USA: Representatives from Catholic and Pentecostal Churches Meet for Ecumenical Dialogue

The gathering was enriched by an Evening Prayer and fellowship meal shared with members of the religious order, the Congregation of the Holy Cross.

Oct 24, 2023 21:44

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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Pregnancy Help Appreciation Week

Jesus Wasn’t Against the Wealthy Nor Did He Condemn Profit

On Israel-Gaza conflict, Lebanese bishop reminds: the solution is two states

USA: Ivonn Rivera is the 2023 Winner of CCHD’s Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

Sudan: missile hits Salesian nuns’ house

Saint John Lateran, The Mother of All Cathedrals, Turns 1,700 Years and This Is How It Will Celebrate

Cardinal Dolan speaks out against rising religious hatred in the U.S.

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

Bethlehem: how war, disease and economic crisis threaten Jesus’ homeland

The new bishop of Helsinki and the challenges facing one of the world’s smallest dioceses

USA: Representatives from Catholic and Pentecostal Churches Meet for Ecumenical Dialogue