Russian Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Ukraine. Photos Show the Devastation

Aug 17, 2024 07:32

The Russian missile left the church, which was rebuilt and consecrated in 2014, in rubble. Photo: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

According to the research, around 87,000 of Australians were victims of sexual abuse during their childhood in religious organizations

ACN’s support in the region has included basic necessities – food, clothing and shelter – and pastoral care.

The organization, which employs 500 people and operates in both Luxembourg as well as in 10 other countries, now faces a confidence crisis

Founded around 340 CE by Saint Hilarion, the monastery is part of Tell Umm Amer

The Government of East Timor allocated US$12 million to prepare for the Pontiff’s visit from September 9-11

Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population

Good News•Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Preserving Christianity in Iraq 10 years after Daesh invasion

More than 120,000 Christians sought refuge in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region after Daesh conquered Qaraqosh and other ancient Christian settlements in the Nineveh Plains on 6th August 2014.

Aug 08, 2024 18:13

Amy Balog

Local Church

Spanish Salesian Priest Celebrated “Mass” in a Pool: His Bishop’s Reaction

The removal of Moreno’s images suggests he has realized that his actions were inappropriate.

Aug 08, 2024 08:19

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

First Abbot Not a Priest Is Elected in the Benedictine Order of the United States

Canon Law exacts priestly ordination as a requisite to occupy the position, and a consultation was necessary to obtain the Holy See’s permission.

Aug 08, 2024 08:13

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Cardinal O Malley’s era at the head of the important diocese of Boston in the USA comes to an end: here is the successor

Cardinal O’Malley, who has led the Boston Archdiocese since 2003, will maintain his position as head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, a role he has held since 2014, until further notice.

Aug 06, 2024 17:15

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Bishop: Church’s true influence is sharing God’s mercy, not chasing ‘likes’

The bishop made the statement in his homily during Mass on the second day of the National Catholic Social Communication Convention in Lipa City.

Aug 06, 2024 17:12

ZENIT Staff

Traits of a diplomacy of hope: the Pope’s address to ambassadors with whom the Vatican has diplomatic relations

Address of the Pope to the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See for the presentation of New Year greetings.

of the 194 countries, the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations with ten

Vatican Reveals Number of Countries with Which It Has Diplomatic Relations

At present, 184 States have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See. To these must be added the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. There are 90 Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Holy See with headquarters in Rome, among them those of the European Union and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Russian Missile Destroys Catholic Church in Ukraine. Photos Show the Devastation

Study Reveals Record Drop in Cases of Abuse in the Ecclesial Realm in Australia

Nigeria: Christians brace for more attacks after new killing

Scandal in Caritas-Luxemburg: Fraud and Crisis of Confidence in One of the Country’s Main Charitable Organizations

UNESCO puts Gaza’s ancient Christian monastery on ‘danger list’

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Preserving Christianity in Iraq 10 years after Daesh invasion

Spanish Salesian Priest Celebrated “Mass” in a Pool: His Bishop’s Reaction

First Abbot Not a Priest Is Elected in the Benedictine Order of the United States

Cardinal O Malley’s era at the head of the important diocese of Boston in the USA comes to an end: here is the successor

Bishop: Church’s true influence is sharing God’s mercy, not chasing ‘likes’