Priest freed after more than a year in Islamist captivity

Nov 30, 2023 11:54

ZENIT Staff

Father Hans-Joachim Lohre (affectionately known as Father Ha-Jo) Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Church and World•Pope Francis

Paraguayan president’s gift to the Pope that could be declared a World Heritage Site

During part of his visit to the Vatican City, President Peña offered a floral tribute to the image of the Virgin of Caacupé, Patroness of Paraguay, located inside the small country.
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Nov 27, 2023 23:19

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Local Church•Testimonies

Israeli Army Kills Another Christian Woman in Gaza: They Shot at Those Who Came to Her Aid; Car Is Responsible for the Death Blow

Farah, single, was a music professor who played the organ in the parish. Of Greek-Orthodox origin, she spent some time in a Baptist community and later was active in the Catholic parish. “She lived, prayed and took part in everything,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli.

Nov 27, 2023 15:11

Rafael Llanes

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis to visit Verona, Italy, in 2024

«The Pope is coming to this land evangelized by St. Zeno, and next year marks the 1650th anniversary of his death. The Pope encounters this Church, defined by himself as a crossroads of peoples,» added Bishop Pompili.

Nov 26, 2023 22:57

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

United Kingdom: Prime Minister supports initiative to help persecuted Christians

At Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday (22nd November), Mr Sunak said: “#RedWednesday is an important moment to demonstrate our solidarity with Christians and all those persecuted around the world for their religion or belief.”

Nov 26, 2023 19:31

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Young People

Pope Highlights Three Important Attitudes for University Pastoral Care

The Holy Father’s address to the participants in the Meeting of Chaplains and Persons Responsible for University Pastoral Care

Nov 26, 2023 13:01

ZENIT Staff

Trump responds to Pope Leo XIV: I don’t want a ceasefire

Donald Trump has publicly dismissed the very idea of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Questioned about the Pope’s earlier call—issued on 15 March—for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a reopening of dialogue, the U.S. president was blunt: “We can talk, but I don’t want a ceasefire.”

The account of the resurrection of Lazarus and the symptom of a longing for the infinite, as reflected upon by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, March 22, 2026

Priest freed after more than a year in Islamist captivity

USA: Jews and Muslims support Catholics against LGBT law that imposes indoctrination in parish and school

Muslim leaders join Christians in denouncing extremism

Five Hours with the Pope in the Vatican and “It Wasn’t to Pull Ears”: Thus Was the Meeting with the Entire Spanish Episcopate

Nun plays Santa Claus giving winter coats to thousands of underprivileged children in Syria

Vatican welcomes representatives of Assyrian church and advances ecumenical dialogue

«Salvation Army» opens to informal dialogue with Catholic Church at Pope’s house

Paraguayan president’s gift to the Pope that could be declared a World Heritage Site

Israeli Army Kills Another Christian Woman in Gaza: They Shot at Those Who Came to Her Aid; Car Is Responsible for the Death Blow

Pope Francis to visit Verona, Italy, in 2024

United Kingdom: Prime Minister supports initiative to help persecuted Christians

Pope Highlights Three Important Attitudes for University Pastoral Care