On Israel-Gaza conflict, Lebanese bishop reminds: the solution is two states

Nov 07, 2023 23:43

ZENIT Staff

Maronite Archbishop Youssef Soueif Photo: ACN

Local Church

Cardinal Dolan speaks out against rising religious hatred in the U.S.

Hatred against Muslims and Jews seems to grow in the context of the Gaza invasion

Nov 03, 2023 00:15

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

The cause has been opened of Catholic catechist Kanteswar Digal and 34 others who died when Hindutva extremists attacked Christians in Kandhamal, Odisha (formerly Orissa) State in 2008 setting ablaze churches, convents and Christian homes – forcing thousands to seek sanctuary in the forests.

Nov 03, 2023 00:11

John Newton

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The settling of old scores would jeopardize social cohesion throughout the region. The situation in Syria is not resolved, nor is it in Iraq. Prior to 2002, Iraq was home to more than 1.2 million Christians, but persecution, violence and poverty led to a mass emigration of Christians and Archbishop Warda said about 150,000 now remained.

Nov 03, 2023 00:08

John Pontifex

Spirituality

The chair of Christ is the Cross where Love is the Law

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, November 05, 2023

Nov 02, 2023 23:25

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace

Rich countries renew abortion prosecution in Africa

The Protocol mandates legalization of abortion on broad grounds, including in cases where the pregnancy is causing mental distress to the mother, and to recognize abortion as a human right. Patrick Djemo, DRC country director at MSI Reproductive Choices, said “There’s literally no circumstance under which a woman can find herself that cannot fit in any of these grounds.”

Oct 31, 2023 23:31

ZENIT Staff

Controversy Over Disagreements Between France and the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Trip? The Trip Macron Wanted and the One Leo XIV Decided On

Macron had requested a private moment with Leo XIV inside the cathedral so that he could personally show him the reconstruction undertaken after the 2019 fire. The request was transmitted through diplomatic channels and the answer from the Holy See was no

Good social relations, the common good, and three matters of the utmost urgency, according to Leo XIV

Pope’s General Audience, September 16, 2026, on the Human Community

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On Israel-Gaza conflict, Lebanese bishop reminds: the solution is two states

USA: Ivonn Rivera is the 2023 Winner of CCHD’s Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

Sudan: missile hits Salesian nuns’ house

Pope’s Answers to 14 Different Questions from Children from All Over the World Meeting in the Vatican

The New Ambassadors to the Vatican: From the Country with the Largest Number of Catholics in the World and the Country from Which the Swiss Guards Hail

Iran’s President Calls the Pope, Prompted by the Invasion of Gaza

Saint John Lateran, The Mother of All Cathedrals, Turns 1,700 Years and This Is How It Will Celebrate

Cardinal Dolan speaks out against rising religious hatred in the U.S.

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The chair of Christ is the Cross where Love is the Law

Rich countries renew abortion prosecution in Africa