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

Aug 12, 2025 20:36

Tim Daniels

church attacked in the United States Photo: Hispanidad

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Jewish settlers vandalize the only completely Christian city in the Holy Land once again

German Ambassador Steffen Seibert did not mince words. “Whether the victims are Christian or Muslim, these extremists may invoke divine mandate,” he said, “but their actions are criminal and betray every authentic religious tradition.”

Jul 28, 2025 13:39

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

After 51 days in captivity, 11 hostages, including a priest, are freed in Nigeria

Father Afina’s release comes as northern Nigeria continues to face severe violence from extremist groups, with kidnappings and attacks.

Jul 23, 2025 22:58

Maria Lozano

Persecuted Christians

New Wave of Violence Against Christian Communities in Syria: Greek-Catholic Church Attacked and Bomb Plot Foiled at Maronite Church

These incidents come less than a month after the suicide bombing of the Orthodox Church of St. Elias in the Christian neighborhood of Dweil’a, Damascus

Jul 23, 2025 22:56

Maria Lozano

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

The Jewish State of Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza: Parish Priest Wounded, Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out

The victims were not combatants. They were not even passersby. They were people taking refuge in a compound they believed to be safe. Elderly women sitting in a Caritas Jerusalem psychosocial support tent, young people in the inner courtyard, entire families who, after losing their homes, had found a last refuge in the Church.

Jul 17, 2025 17:03

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

3 seminarians kidnapped and guard killed in assault on minor seminary in Nigeria

Father Peter Egielewa, communications director for the Diocese of Auchi, confirmed the details in a statement released the following day. The gunmen fled into the surrounding forest with the abducted students. As of July 15, there has been no contact or claim of responsibility.

Jul 15, 2025 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Reflections by Leo XIV on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rite, sign, and symbol

The Pope’s General Audience, June 3, 2026, on certain elements that constitute the sacred liturgy, such as rites, signs, and symbols

Threats of Islamist attacks come to light during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

The propaganda poster, distributed through online channels associated with Islamist extremism, targets several of the Pope’s most prominent public appearances during his June visit

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

Catholic nuns imprisoned by Hindu nationalists in India are released

An incident at a train station, national reckoning: the case of two Catholic nuns and Hindu discrimination against Christians

Bloodshed in a Sanctuary: Congo’s Christians Face Terror Again

Record year for fires targeting Catholic churches: justice system investigates new fire at iconic Parisian parish

Statement by Christian leaders on the latest attack by Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land

Israeli army attacks and destroys Caritas center in Deir al-Balah, Gaza

Jewish settlers vandalize the only completely Christian city in the Holy Land once again

After 51 days in captivity, 11 hostages, including a priest, are freed in Nigeria

New Wave of Violence Against Christian Communities in Syria: Greek-Catholic Church Attacked and Bomb Plot Foiled at Maronite Church

The Jewish State of Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza: Parish Priest Wounded, Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out

3 seminarians kidnapped and guard killed in assault on minor seminary in Nigeria