Two months after French church arson, donor gives $1 million to rebuild it

Nov 26, 2024 19:06

ZENIT Staff

Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer

the Nicaraguan government’s persecution of the Catholic Church remains as severe as ever

Father Thomas Oyode, rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Agenegabode

What initially started as a single day of solidarity has now evolved into a week-long or even month-long series of prayer vigils Photo: ACN

the terrorists set fire to many houses belonging both to Christians and Muslims.

Fr Thomas Oyode, the rector of the minor seminary, went out and bravely confronted the bandits

Persecuted Christians

Mali: Jihadist group demands payments for freely practicing Christianity

Confidential sources contacted by ACN speak of a worsening of the discrimination against Christian communities in two villages in the Mopti region, Mali.

Oct 30, 2024 18:05

Maria Lozano

Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Countries where Christian persecution and oppression has increased include world powers such as China and India, as well as Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country.

Oct 22, 2024 14:15

Amy Balog

Persecuted Christians

Burkina Faso: Terrorists carry out brutal massacre over three days

In early October, terrorists killed at least 150 people, including many Christians, in northeastern Burkina Faso, revealing their increasing brutality and determination to spread terror in a country where insurgents now control over half of the territory.

Oct 16, 2024 18:41

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

Velingkar launched a campaign to replace Saint Francis as Protector of Goa, known affectionately as Goencho Saib, by Parshuram, a figure of Hindu mythology.

Oct 10, 2024 07:02

Elizabeth Owens

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Canada’s Historic Churches Under Fire: A Crisis Ignored by Many

The origins of this wave of church destruction can be traced back to 2021, when ground-penetrating radar purportedly identified potential burial sites of Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.

Oct 09, 2024 06:39

ZENIT Staff

he clarified that the document is not “strictly normative” and will require thoughtful interpretation and application over time.

Pope Francis determines that final synod document on synodality is papal magisterium

Drawing from “Amoris Laetitia”, he reiterated that not every doctrinal or moral debate requires magisterial intervention. Local churches are encouraged to explore “inculturated solutions” that honor traditions while addressing unique challenges.

Pope Francis emphasized the critical importance of road safety education, particularly for young people.

“Invest in Life”: Pope Francis Urges Road Safety Awareness

The Pope encouraged the Federation to continue its dual mission of managing the sport of motorcycling and promoting international representation while prioritizing road safety education

Two months after French church arson, donor gives $1 million to rebuild it

Hate crimes against Christians in Europe are on the rise: these are the facts

Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Blocking Priests from Administering Last Rites

Nigerian Priest Freed After Offering Himself as Captive, While Abductions of Clergy Surge in the Region

#RedWednesday events in over 20 countries to raise awareness of Christian persecution

Burkina Faso: Priest calls for prayer after three new terrorist attacks

Priest kidnapped in Nigeria after saving two seminarians

Mali: Jihadist group demands payments for freely practicing Christianity

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Burkina Faso: Terrorists carry out brutal massacre over three days

Hindus Offend Catholics: They Put in Doubt Authenticity of Saint Francis Xavier’s Remains

Canada’s Historic Churches Under Fire: A Crisis Ignored by Many