Nigeria: Catholic priests condemn sectarian comments by former Kano Governor

Jun 14, 2023 04:40

John Pontifex

Petition to Stop the Violence in Nigeria. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Persecuted Christians

Jihadist terror forcing Christian girls to wear burqas

Many Christian girls have to wear veils to school in order to avoid being branded, maligned, beaten or even kidnapped.

May 03, 2023 02:13

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

A decade on – kidnapped archbishops still missing

Greek-Orthodox Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi and Syriac-Orthodox Metropolitan Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim were seized in the area between Aleppo and the Turkish border. They were travelling to negotiate the release of two priests – Armenian Catholic Michael Kayyal and Greek Orthodox Maher Mahfouz – who had been abducted by jihadists.

Apr 27, 2023 18:42

John Newton

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

China Issues the Implementation Measures for the Administration of Internet Religious Information Services

No organization or individual may raise money in the name of religion on the Internet, set up online donation boxes, offering boxes, or Niyyah boxes, raise funds for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of religious places, or provide paid religious services.

Apr 14, 2023 15:21

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

The Focolare Movement Publishes First Report on Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults

The Focolare Movement publishes the first report on cases of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults; on spiritual and authority abuses that occurred within the Movement, in relation to reparation measures, new inquiry procedures and training activities for the protection of the person.

Apr 11, 2023 02:45

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

35 Christians were killed on Good Friday in Nigeria

Of those killed, local reports claimed the vast majority were women.

Apr 11, 2023 02:35

John Pontifex

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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Nigeria: Catholic priests condemn sectarian comments by former Kano Governor

Catholic Priest Murdered in Africa

London: Call for justice presented at 10 Downing Street

40 Nigerians killed in church bombing call for canonization

Chinese Government Implements Digital Identification System for Priests

Police intentionally kill two girls at Catholic school in Pakistan. Bishops raise their voices

At Present, Mexico Is the Most Dangerous Country for Priests in Latin America. Here Are the Figures

Jihadist terror forcing Christian girls to wear burqas

A decade on – kidnapped archbishops still missing

China Issues the Implementation Measures for the Administration of Internet Religious Information Services

The Focolare Movement Publishes First Report on Cases of Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults

35 Christians were killed on Good Friday in Nigeria