Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

May 27, 2024 17:59

A frenzied mob descended on Masih's family, looting and setting fire to their factory and home Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Despite governmental constraints and surveillance, thousands of pilgrims are expected to flock to Sheshan Basilica, 22 miles outside of Shanghai to celebrate the event.

May 23, 2024 17:26

Amy Balog

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Just a few days earlier another Catholic priest had been kidnapped in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024 17:23

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Statements by Bishop Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, on Christian victims of the armed conflict

May 23, 2024 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Ecumenism

Coptic Pope Receives in Egypt Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Discussion on “Homosexual Blessings” (Declaration Fiducia Supplicans)

Also present at the meeting between Cardinal Fernández and Pope Tawadros was Egypt’s Ambassador to the Holy See.

May 23, 2024 06:56

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Religious Freedom

Israeli Army raids Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus

The soldiers then proceeded to kick open several doors leading up to the church, yanking off security cameras along the way, and vandalizing the parish hall before departing.

May 22, 2024 17:43

ZENIT Staff

A Church Against the Logic of War: Vatican Voices, Middle East Realities, and the Risk of a Vanishing Christianity

Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, framed the current moment as one of dangerous escalation. His message was directed not only at Washington but also at Israel: conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy, not force

Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

The Pope has invited the presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences to Rome to discern the steps to be taken to proclaim the Gospel to today’s families, in light of Amoris Laetitia

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Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

Risk of Suicide Is Twelve Times Greater Among Transgenders Who Undergo “Sex Change” Surgery

Pope Confirms Benedict XVI: No Gays in Seminaries

3 elements that should not be missing in youth ministry explained by Pope Francis

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

ANALYSIS: Towards a One World Government? General Assembly negotiates the future of the UN

Trinity: God is love

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Coptic Pope Receives in Egypt Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith: Discussion on “Homosexual Blessings” (Declaration Fiducia Supplicans)

Israeli Army raids Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus