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

Nov 08, 2024 15:21

ZENIT Staff

the Nicaraguan government’s persecution of the Catholic Church remains as severe as ever Photo: La Razón

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 and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24”

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

Persecuted Christians•Woman

Pakistan: sentence mother of 4 children to death on blasphemy charges

Shagufta was convicted under Section 295-C of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws, whereby insulting the Prophet carries a mandatory death sentence.

Sep 22, 2024 11:40

John Pontifex

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Cardinal Pizzaballa Visits Jenin, Offering Solidarity and Hope Amid Devastation

The visit concluded with a somber walk through the streets surrounding the parish, where Cardinal Pizzaballa and his delegation witnessed firsthand the devastation left in the wake of the military operation

Sep 13, 2024 14:02

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 for International Eucharistic Congress, according to local bishop

The clearest confirmation to date came on February 9, when Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop of Sydney and executive director of Eucharist28, publicly stated that the Pope had personally signaled his willingness to attend

Peruvian government announces Pope’s trip; Vatican officially announces he will not visit the United States

On February 8, the Holy See confirmed that Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, has no plans to travel to the United States during the coming year, despite the symbolic coincidence of the country’s semiquincentennial

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

Pakistan: sentence mother of 4 children to death on blasphemy charges

Cardinal Pizzaballa Visits Jenin, Offering Solidarity and Hope Amid Devastation