U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

Nov 13, 2024 18:59

ZENIT Staff

Dr. Barber passed away on April 29, 2000, but her legacy continues through the Barber National Institute

At their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, Texas

the Nicaraguan government’s persecution of the Catholic Church remains as severe as ever

Local Church•Testimonies

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

At the end of the lectio magistralis, in which the Grand Master said he was honoured by the recognition bestowed on him by one of the elite top 5% universities globally, the official ceremony of conferring an honorary doctorate was held.

Nov 08, 2024 15:16

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Colombia: Bombing destroys bishops’ residence and offices in Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi

The explosion left the Church buildings “practically destroyed, tearing down walls, doors, windows and the ceiling of the curia and of the bishops’ house, leaving them in ruins,” said Fr Arnulfo Moreno Quiñonez, the provicar of Guapi, who expressed his grief for the loss of human life and the effect of the explosion on the local community.

Nov 08, 2024 14:30

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

His release brings a moment of relief amid the tension gripping Nigeria’s Christian communities as clergy face growing threats of kidnapping across the country’s southern region. Just this week, new abductions were reported.

Nov 08, 2024 14:27

Elizabeth Owens

Homosexuality•Local Church

South Korea: more than one million people in the streets against homosexual “marriage”

The Korea Herald described the rally as “one of the largest religious gatherings in the country’s history.” It was organized by Christian groups, the Council of Presbyterian Churches and the United Christian Churches of Korea.

Nov 07, 2024 22:40

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

U.S. elections and the Catholic vote: Washington Post post-election poll shows decisive support for Trump

Trump Sees Surge in Catholic Voter Support, Defeats Harris by a Wide Margin in Key Faith-Based Groups

Nov 07, 2024 22:27

Jorge Enrique Mújica

How Jesus Christ transforms man’s relationship with God, according to Pope Leo XIV

Pope’s general audience, January 14, 2026, on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum on Divine Revelation

Pope Leo XIV Receives Nobel Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado: This Is What the Venezuelan Leader Asked Him

Maria Corina Machado also expressed to the Pope the importance of the civic demonstration carried out by Venezuelans on July 28, 2024, which reaffirmed the legitimacy of President Edmundo González Urrutia.

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB Treasurer-elect and Committee Chairmen-elect at Fall Plenary Assembly

India’s Supreme Court Ends Tax Exemptions for Catholic Clergy in Government-Funded Schools

Vatican Limits Traditional Latin Mass in Texas Diocese Following Bishop’s Removal

How Catholic is Italy still? The latest statistics on the state of the Church

Vatican: 40 thousand signatures against the Pope’s Christmas tree

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Australian Catholic University awards honorary doctorate to Grand Master of the Order of Malta

Colombia: Bombing destroys bishops’ residence and offices in Apostolic Vicariate of Guapi

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

South Korea: more than one million people in the streets against homosexual “marriage”

U.S. elections and the Catholic vote: Washington Post post-election poll shows decisive support for Trump