Nigeria: Christians brace for more attacks after new killing

Aug 12, 2024 17:30

ACN’s support in the region has included basic necessities – food, clothing and shelter – and pastoral care. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

The organization, which employs 500 people and operates in both Luxembourg as well as in 10 other countries, now faces a confidence crisis

Yaron Sideman has been appointed as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, replacing Raphael Schutz.

Founded around 340 CE by Saint Hilarion, the monastery is part of Tell Umm Amer

SUNY Cortland students Megan Rothmund (L) and Gabriella Delorenzo (R).

The Government of East Timor allocated US$12 million to prepare for the Pontiff’s visit from September 9-11

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks

The Cardinal described these accusations as an attempt to revive a story already clarified almost a decade ago, for the sole purpose of damaging his reputation.

Aug 11, 2024 08:16

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Pope Francis

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Indonesia, the nation with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been the scene of repeated attacks against churches and other religious minorities, such as the Ahmadiyya Muslims.

Aug 11, 2024 08:10

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Pope Francis

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

Speech of the Pope to representatives of the Association of the Afghan Community in Italy.

Aug 08, 2024 18:22

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Justice and Peace•Pro Life

USA: Shareholders, members call on Costco, fellow retailers to resist politicized calls to sell dangerous chemical abortion drugs

Over $100 billion in assets under management represented in letters warning Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, McKesson to avoid unnecessary politicization, legal and brand risk by offering mifepristone

Aug 08, 2024 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Preserving Christianity in Iraq 10 years after Daesh invasion

More than 120,000 Christians sought refuge in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region after Daesh conquered Qaraqosh and other ancient Christian settlements in the Nineveh Plains on 6th August 2014.

Aug 08, 2024 18:13

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Nigeria: Christians brace for more attacks after new killing

Scandal in Caritas-Luxemburg: Fraud and Crisis of Confidence in One of the Country’s Main Charitable Organizations

Seven Facts About the Candidate Chosen by Kamala Harris for Vice-President

Amid global tension, Israel appoints new ambassador to the Vatican

UNESCO puts Gaza’s ancient Christian monastery on ‘danger list’

USA: After ADF lawsuit, NY college student government revises unconstitutional policy, recognizes conservative student group

Controversy in East Timor Over the Cost of the Papal Visit for Which the Pope Is Not to Blame

Cardinal Gerhard Mũller Rejects and Contests Accusations of Poor Financial Management and Denounces Defamatory Attacks

In Face of Pope Francis’ Forthcoming Visit to Indonesia, Islamic Extremists Target Churches for Attacks

Pope to Afghan Muslims: «one cannot, in the name of God, encourage contempt for others, hatred and violence»

USA: Shareholders, members call on Costco, fellow retailers to resist politicized calls to sell dangerous chemical abortion drugs

Preserving Christianity in Iraq 10 years after Daesh invasion