Pakistan: 21 churches razed to the ground, 1,000 Christians affected. Islamists attack images of Jesus and Mary

Aug 17, 2023 21:40

John Pontifex

A church burned by any Muslim mob is seen in Jaranwala near Faisalabad, Pakistan. Photo: APN

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Martha, the Young African Girl Who Gave Her Testimony Before the Pope: She Fled Her Village Because of Terrorism, but Has Kept Her Faith

Martha, the 18-year old Mozambican girl, who gave her testimony in the World Youth Day

Aug 09, 2023 18:14

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Israeli Journalist Dresses as a Franciscan and Makes Visible Jews’ Discrimination Against Catholics

The episode led the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See to express himself on the matter.

Jul 29, 2023 21:40

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Archbishops demand West lift sanctions crippling Christian community

Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs, west Syria, said that the embargo imposed by western nations negatively impacts the general population and Christians in particular, while having no effect on the government, its intended target.

Jul 27, 2023 15:27

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Sudan: Christians facing choice between fleeing and hardship

Father Naranjo said that most Catholic missionaries have opted to stay and support their faithful, adding that many lay Christians have fled to safer regions – including the South Sudanese, comprising most of Sudan’s Catholic population, who have returned to South Sudan in droves.

Jul 26, 2023 02:55

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Burundi: Church promoting peace to prevent another genocide

Mr François-Marsal said that Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye acknowledged the “major role” the Vatican had played “in the peace process and reconciliation of the Burundian people, and these efforts have borne the fruits of a fragile peace”.

Jul 26, 2023 02:51

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

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Pakistan: 21 churches razed to the ground, 1,000 Christians affected. Islamists attack images of Jesus and Mary

Nicaraguan Government Freezes Jesuit-Run University’s Bank Accounts

Pakistan: In the face of persecution, Christian schools promote religious tolerance

Indian bishop calls for end to violence against Catholics in India

Israeli President meets with Christian leaders, amid growing anti-Christian persecution

USA: House members condemn prosecution of Finnish politician on trial again for Bible tweet

Holy Land: Boosting pastoral work despite growing anti-Christian discrimination

Martha, the Young African Girl Who Gave Her Testimony Before the Pope: She Fled Her Village Because of Terrorism, but Has Kept Her Faith

Israeli Journalist Dresses as a Franciscan and Makes Visible Jews’ Discrimination Against Catholics

Archbishops demand West lift sanctions crippling Christian community

Sudan: Christians facing choice between fleeing and hardship

Burundi: Church promoting peace to prevent another genocide