Mass emigration threatening Christian future in Syria

Mar 16, 2024 00:31

“If the Christians have a roof over their head and a job, they will stay here. It is their home, after all.” Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Local Church

Update on Christian community and institutions in Gaza

Over 400 Christian families are sheltering in or seeking emergency food aid from both the Greek Orthodox Church of St Porphyrius, and the Holy Family Church. The Greek Orthodox Church provides water, breakfast, and lunch, along with washing facilities. Additionally, the Church is distributing petrol to maintain the operation of generators.

Mar 08, 2024 05:10

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Holy Land: the suffering of Catholics in Gaza

Last month ACN reported that, out of about 1,000 Christians remaining in Gaza, 30 have lost their lives because of the conflict – 19 have been killed by military action and 11 have died due to a lack of medical care.

Mar 08, 2024 03:45

Amy Balog

Good News•Local Church•Testimonies

Donate 5 million euros to emblematic Parisian church: and here are the reasons why

Despite their modest life, Daout decided to bequeath this substantial sum to a place that held special meaning for her and her husband. Childless and after living her final days in a nursing home in the Marais, Daout passed away in 2020 after suffering a stroke during the lockdown period of the previous pandemic.

Mar 07, 2024 01:10

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism•Local Church•Marriage and Family

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

The Consultation made recommendations on the celebration of mixed marriages in both churches, the recognition of remarriage after divorce, joint pastoral care, mutual recognition of the married life in Christ, updating of pastoral materials, and the avoidance of indifferentism as well as spiritual confusion.

Mar 05, 2024 00:53

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pro Life

Vatican’s Reaction to Inclusion in French Constitution of “Right” to Abortion

French politician Marine Le Pen pointed out that President Macron was only instrumentalizing the topic to distract from the most important and urgent matters. And she added: “no one is putting at risk the right to abortion in France.”

Mar 04, 2024 15:18

ZENIT Staff

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

the Pope expressed his solidarity with those affected by the fires in Los Angeles

The baptism of Jesus explained by the Pope with “face and voice”

Allocution on the occasion of the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, January 12, 2025

Mass emigration threatening Christian future in Syria

Two Cardinals, Abuses and Pope’s Investigation

Ireland Rejects Change in the Constitution and Continues Protection of Women and the Family

How Many Legionaries of Christ Are There in the World? Statistics Are Released Up To 2023

Statement of the Ukrainian Catholic Church on Pope Francis interview

Haiti: pastoral work interrupted by violence, but churches remain full

U.S. bishops speak out on in vitro fertilization in wake of Alabama case

Update on Christian community and institutions in Gaza

Holy Land: the suffering of Catholics in Gaza

Donate 5 million euros to emblematic Parisian church: and here are the reasons why

The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages

Vatican’s Reaction to Inclusion in French Constitution of “Right” to Abortion