India: 357 churches set on fire with the support of the authorities

Jul 21, 2023 00:04

ZENIT Staff

Incidents Against Catholics In Kangpokpi, Inda. Photo: AIN

Church and World•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Leader of Iraqi Catholics Leaves Baghdad after Government’s Harassment: Vatican Intervenes

The patriarch of the Iraqi Catholic community has moved to Kurdistan. The diplomatic representation of the Vatican was called by the president of the republic.

Jul 18, 2023 02:12

ZENIT Staff

Church and World•Local Church•Vatican City

Vietnamese President To Visit Vatican: Historic Signing of An Agreement That Could Inspire China

Vo Van Thuong assumed the presidency in March 2023 and is expected to arrive in Rome at the end of July to meet with Pope Francis. It is worth remembering that the last meeting between a Vietnamese head of state and the Supreme Pontiff took place in 2016, when then-President Tran Đại Quang visited the Holy See.

Jul 18, 2023 02:08

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

Ukraine: parliament changes Christmas date to December 25 and moves away from Russian Orthodox liturgy

Following the calendar reform, the Parliament changed the dates of Christmas, Ukrainian Statehood Day, and the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.

Jul 17, 2023 03:21

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church

USA: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Family Life Committee Chairman on FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive

In reaction to the news yesterday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral contraceptive, Opill, to be dispensed over the counter.

Jul 14, 2023 20:52

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

USA: bishops make sex abuse data and their struggle transparent in 2022 annual report

The number of allegations is 399 less than that reported in 2021 and 1,548 less than that reported in 2020. This decrease is due in large part to the resolution of allegations received as a result of lawsuits, compensation programs, and bankruptcies.

Jul 14, 2023 20:43

ZENIT Staff

A new “labor law” for the Vatican: this is what Pope Leo XIV approved

At the heart of the reform lies a significant expansion of ULSA’s governing council, the body responsible for consultation and for drafting proposals in labor legislation. For the first time since the office was created in 1988 under Saint John Paul II, the Secretariat of State will have a formal seat at the table

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV revives childhood tradition: mass blessing of “baby Jesus” figures at the Vatican

The initiative, organized by the Centro Oratori Romani and dating back to 1969 under Paul VI, has long been a fixture of Advent in Rome

India: 357 churches set on fire with the support of the authorities

Germany Faces a Dilemma Regarding Assisted Suicide: Bundestag Rejects Two Draft Laws

On Ukraine: Vatican reveals that Cardinal Zuppi delivered Pope’s letter to President Biden

Charity helping young people experience the joy of World Youth Day

Benedict XVI’s Former Secretary Is Already in His New Residence, but Has Ministerial Limitations

Pope Francis continues to pursue dialogue with China but will Beijing do the same?

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Los Angeles

Leader of Iraqi Catholics Leaves Baghdad after Government’s Harassment: Vatican Intervenes

Vietnamese President To Visit Vatican: Historic Signing of An Agreement That Could Inspire China

Ukraine: parliament changes Christmas date to December 25 and moves away from Russian Orthodox liturgy

USA: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Family Life Committee Chairman on FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive

USA: bishops make sex abuse data and their struggle transparent in 2022 annual report