Under shadow of Gaza, Israeli government backs settlers expropriating Christian land

Aug 21, 2024 18:24

the new settlement will total about 60 hectares (148 acres) and received preliminary approval along with four others in June Photo: AsiaNews

ACN’s support in the region has included basic necessities – food, clothing and shelter – and pastoral care.

The Vatican's disapproval echoes sentiments expressed by numerous Christian leaders and organizations worldwide.

Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: government inaction in the face of ongoing killings of Christians by Muslims

Survivors of massacres by extremists in Nigeria’s Middle Belt “have no trust” in their leaders as they face continued attacks on their farms and an increasing food shortage, Father Andrew Dewan, director of communications in Pankshin Diocese revealed.

Jul 16, 2024 18:28

Amy Balog

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Vandal Decapitates Statue of Infant Jesus at New York Parish

Father Sean Suckiel of the Holy Family Church expressed his heartbreak and confusion to ABC-7 New York. «My heart is broken, and the question that keeps coming to mind is, why? This act was very deliberate, and it’s clear the statue wasn’t in his way. So, why do this?»

Jul 11, 2024 16:38

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: Catholic priest freed after two weeks in captivity

The parish priest of St Raymond’s Catholic Church, in Damba, Zamfara State, had been abducted from his presbytery in Sokoto Diocese, north-west Nigeria, in the early hours of Saturday, 22nd June.

Jul 10, 2024 16:21

John Pontifex

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israel targets Catholic Church school in Gaza

Therefore, the Latin Patriarchate condemns «in the strongest terms the attacks against civilians or any belligerent action that does not ensure that civilians remain out of the combat zone.»

Jul 08, 2024 16:51

ZENIT Staff

Islam•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death

The Sahiwal Anti-Terrorism Court found Mr Ehsan guilty of blasphemy by allegedly sharing content deemed insulting to Islam and its prophet on social media.

Jul 03, 2024 11:17

John Pontifex

he clarified that the document is not “strictly normative” and will require thoughtful interpretation and application over time.

Pope Francis determines that final synod document on synodality is papal magisterium

Drawing from “Amoris Laetitia”, he reiterated that not every doctrinal or moral debate requires magisterial intervention. Local churches are encouraged to explore “inculturated solutions” that honor traditions while addressing unique challenges.

Pope Francis emphasized the critical importance of road safety education, particularly for young people.

“Invest in Life”: Pope Francis Urges Road Safety Awareness

The Pope encouraged the Federation to continue its dual mission of managing the sport of motorcycling and promoting international representation while prioritizing road safety education

Under shadow of Gaza, Israeli government backs settlers expropriating Christian land

Nigeria: Christians brace for more attacks after new killing

Preserving Christianity in Iraq 10 years after Daesh invasion

Pakistan: young Christian widow beaten in the countryside by Muslims after accusing her of blasphemy

One week after Paris 2024 opening ceremony, Vatican issues communiqué

Attacks on Christians increasing in Israel

Traditional Congregation Accused of “Brain Washing”: Superior Faces Prison

Nigeria: government inaction in the face of ongoing killings of Christians by Muslims

Vandal Decapitates Statue of Infant Jesus at New York Parish

Nigeria: Catholic priest freed after two weeks in captivity

Israel targets Catholic Church school in Gaza

Pakistan: Desperate plea for Catholic man condemned to death