Jewish state of Israel expels Catholic priest from its territory “for reasons of national security”

Aug 14, 2025 18:14

Nandino Capovilla, parish priest in Mestre and a leading figure in the Catholic peace movement Pax Christi photo: Avvenire

Pro Life

Dominican Republic Holds Firm on Absolute Abortion Ban Despite Global Pressure

What makes the outcome extraordinary is not only the scale of the victory, but the imbalance of forces. The Dominican pro-life movement is modest in size, lean in resources, and largely ignored by mainstream media

Aug 13, 2025 16:02

Enrique Villegas

Pro Life•Testimonies

2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes

The People of Life award recognizes Catholics who have answered the call outlined by Saint John Paul II in The Gospel of Life (Evangelium vitae, 1995) by dedicating themselves to pro-life activities and promoting respect for the dignity of the human person. It is bestowed in honor of their significant and longtime contributions to the culture of life.

Aug 12, 2025 20:38

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

The attacks appear most frequently in large states such as California (40 incidents), Pennsylvania (29), New York (25), Florida (25), and Texas (23). By contrast, several less-populated states, including Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, reported none.

Aug 12, 2025 20:36

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

Reading the Bible After the Destruction of Gaza

The current Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is heir to Ben-Gurion’s legacy in using the Bible to legitimize and further consolidate the Occupation.

Aug 12, 2025 07:39

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Aug 11, 2025 20:30

Covadonga Asturias

Jewish state of Israel expels Catholic priest from its territory “for reasons of national security”

British police arrest Catholic priest for publicly supporting the Palestinian cause

The Association of Hebrew Catholics is born in the Holy Land: we tell you what it is and what it does

Bishop of Santa Fe reinstated to the presbytery a man who left the priesthood and was married to another man

Congo’s Catholic Church Mourns, Protests, and Perseveres After Brutal Attack

Zaragoza’s Basilica of the Pillar Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans are the largest group

New book reveals inner suffering of one of the visionaries of Our Lady of Fatima in the face of misunderstandings and restrictions imposed by the Vatican

Dominican Republic Holds Firm on Absolute Abortion Ban Despite Global Pressure

2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

Reading the Bible After the Destruction of Gaza

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains