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

Aug 14, 2025 18:07

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop John C. Wester Photo: Porta Luz

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

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

Of additional concern is the reactionary disinformation campaign by Israeli settler-affiliated groups, launched in response to recent diplomatic visits to Taybeh. Rather than addressing the grave violations occurring, these narratives seek to discredit victims and diminish the significance of international solidarity. Such distortions aim to deflect scrutiny and sanitize criminal conduct in violation of international norms.

Jul 30, 2025 16:12

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

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

The center had offered essential care: vaccinations, psychological support for mothers and children, treatment for amputees—services now suspended indefinitely. Since March, prosthetic limbs have been blocked from entering Gaza, and only a trickle of medical supplies makes it through either Israeli or Palestinian checkpoints

Jul 30, 2025 15:56

ZENIT Staff

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

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

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