Thief of Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross captured: 1,000 euro reward for stolen cross

May 14, 2024 21:11

ZENIT Staff

Pectoral Cross that Benedict XVI gave as a gift. Photo: Bavarian State Criminal Police Office

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South Korea: statistics show vitality of Catholicism, 11.3% of the population

The statistics, published annually following a survey of the 16 dioceses, orders and ecclesiastical organizations across the country, shed light on the development of religious life on the peninsula.

May 07, 2024 23:31

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

President Biden Confers on Catholic Priest the Greatest Civil Distinction of the United States

President Biden praised Father Boyle’s work during the award ceremony of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, pointing out that the priest has changed countless lives and recognizing his dedication to work with those that many reject.

May 07, 2024 23:08

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

USA: Publication Shows That Progressive Clergy Is Extinguishing and Conservative Is Growing

For decades, sociological studies have pointed out how conservative religious denominations have experienced sustained growth, whereas the progressive have seen a decrease in their membership.

May 07, 2024 22:49

Tim Daniels

Good News•Local Church

Burundi: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations

Burundi – a small country in Africa with a population of around 13 million – has been shaken by a security crisis stemming from political turmoil going back to the early 1990s

May 04, 2024 01:09

Amy Balog

Good News•Local Church

Syria: Christian families return to homes rebuilt after the uprising

Darayya became the centre of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s government in 2012, resulting in heavy fighting and prompting the majority of its 300,000 inhabitants to flee. By the time the government negotiated a ceasefire with rebel groups in 2016, 90 percent of the city had been destroyed, with many churches in the area vandalised and icons stolen.

May 04, 2024 00:57

Amy Balog

Thief of Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross captured: 1,000 euro reward for stolen cross

Germany: bishop responsible for queer ministry calls for changes in Church doctrine

Turkish Government Turns Ancient Christian Church Into a Mosque

Pope receives Siro Malabar in audience at Vatican: addresses schism issue and calls for unity

Cardinal Ambongo Is Threatened by Congo’s Government

Durham University issues report on impact of abuse crisis on Catholic communities

US Bishop joins Gaza peace protest outside White House

South Korea: statistics show vitality of Catholicism, 11.3% of the population

President Biden Confers on Catholic Priest the Greatest Civil Distinction of the United States

USA: Publication Shows That Progressive Clergy Is Extinguishing and Conservative Is Growing

Burundi: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations

Syria: Christian families return to homes rebuilt after the uprising