Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states

Jul 01, 2026 10:06

ZENIT Staff

residents said gunmen opened fire on homes and a hospital, killing 22 Christians Photo: persecution.org

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

After four days of negotiations in Washington under U.S. mediation, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement on June 26 intended to create a pathway toward ending hostilities and restoring Lebanese sovereignty in the country’s south

Jun 29, 2026 16:47

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology•Pro Life

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

Unsurprisingly, Mofokeng’s tenure as health rapporteur was celebrated by pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ groups. The organization Women Deliver delivered a statement affirming Mofokeng’s work at the Human Rights Council session where she presented her final report. The statement was co-sponsored by several other like-minded organizations and read by a “proud African trans woman” who concluded by asserting that “access to gender affirming care has been life-saving

Jun 28, 2026 17:18

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

UN Calls for the Decriminalization of Heroin and Prostitution and Supports Concealing HIV Status from Sexual Partners

The controversial elements in the declaration were included over objections of the Trump administration, African and Asian nations. Despite the objections, the declaration was adopted with 149 votes in favor, 8 against, 14 abstentions, and 22 absentees

Jun 28, 2026 17:06

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Bell Ringing at the Consecration

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jun 28, 2026 16:51

Fr. Edward McNamara

Cardinals and Bishops

Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.

Several Cardinals spoke on the subject. They agreed on the need to delve deeper into exploring and putting into practice the ascetic and historical dimensions of synodality, as well as the need to offer the clergy an image of the priesthood that is beautiful, creative, evangelical, and, at the same time, non-clerical.

Jun 27, 2026 19:39

ZENIT Staff

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The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Briefly Explained by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, October 18, 2026

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Margaritora estimated that Leo XIV would need approximately another ten days to achieve a full physical recovery. In his assessment, a journey involving long flights and extensive travel, scheduled roughly three weeks after the interview, remained medically feasible

Armed Muslims kill 31 Christians in attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau and Kaduna states

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Men in Women’s Sports (Even If a Man Identifies as a Woman)

Lefebvrians Respond to the Pope with an Open Letter: “Far be it from us to separate ourselves from the Roman Church”

Anglican Monastic Community Converts to Catholicism: The Inspiring Story of Faith and Perseverance of Twelve Women

Are There False Accusations of Abuse Against Priests? An Italian Case Ends with the Accuser’s Conviction

The Vatican and Europe’s largest Protestant denomination have suspended their theological dialogue. Here is the explanation

According to polls, mistreatment of Catholics by some radical Jews and the government’s attitude toward Palestinians are damaging Israel’s image

Fragile Peace, Deep Wounds: Lebanon Faces an Uncertain Future Despite New Israel Agreement

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

UN Calls for the Decriminalization of Heroin and Prostitution and Supports Concealing HIV Status from Sexual Partners

Questions about liturgy: Bell Ringing at the Consecration

Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.