Jewish state of Israel expels Catholic priest from its territory “for reasons of national security”

Aug 14, 2025 18:14

Nandino Capovilla, parish priest in Mestre and a leading figure in the Catholic peace movement Pax Christi photo: Avvenire

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Aug 11, 2025 20:30

Covadonga Asturias

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Lesbian and Pro-Abortion President of the Scouts and Guides of France Resigns

This 39-year-old woman is a member of the Socialist Party, openly LGBT+, and her positions clearly contrast with the official positions of the Catholic Church, particularly regarding abortion.

Aug 11, 2025 15:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

El Salvador: Catholic Church takes a stand on constitutional reform that would allow Nayib Bukele to run for re-election indefinitely

“To be legitimate, constitutional change must be born from the people,” the archbishop said, stressing that the Church’s concern stems only from a desire for the common good

Aug 09, 2025 23:18

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Local Church

Five German Catholic dioceses openly oppose brochure promoting blessing of same-sex couples promoted by Episcopal Conference

The pushback is not limited to episcopal offices. The lay reform group Neuer Anfang (“New Beginnings”) has accused the German bishops of promoting the opposite of Pope Francis’ intentions, arguing that the new guidelines encourage practices far beyond the scope of Fiducia Supplicans

Aug 09, 2025 23:07

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church•Testimonies

Brazilian Catholic priest takes Volkswagen to court for modern slavery

Volkswagen Brazil, in a statement to The Washington Post, has denied all allegations and vowed to “pursue justice” in court. The company declined to grant interviews.

Aug 08, 2025 23:00

Enrique Villegas

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

The agenda itself is revealing. While speculation in some circles had focused on possible discussions concerning liturgical questions or curial reform, the Consistory will instead concentrate on issues that Leo XIV appears to regard as more urgent

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

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1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
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Jewish state of Israel expels Catholic priest from its territory “for reasons of national security”

British police arrest Catholic priest for publicly supporting the Palestinian cause

The Association of Hebrew Catholics is born in the Holy Land: we tell you what it is and what it does

Bishop of Santa Fe reinstated to the presbytery a man who left the priesthood and was married to another man

Congo’s Catholic Church Mourns, Protests, and Perseveres After Brutal Attack

Zaragoza’s Basilica of the Pillar Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans are the largest group

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

Lesbian and Pro-Abortion President of the Scouts and Guides of France Resigns

El Salvador: Catholic Church takes a stand on constitutional reform that would allow Nayib Bukele to run for re-election indefinitely

Five German Catholic dioceses openly oppose brochure promoting blessing of same-sex couples promoted by Episcopal Conference

Brazilian Catholic priest takes Volkswagen to court for modern slavery