100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

May 23, 2024 17:26

Jesuit missionaries first settled on the hill and built a chapel on its summit in 1863. Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Persecuted Christians

Attacks Against Christians Increase in India So Far in 2024: These Are the Data

The first 75 days of 2024 have seen a large-scale erosion of human rights and protection for Christians. Chhattisgarh is the state with the highest number of attacks against the Christian minority, especially with the prohibition of access to water wells for Christian families in villages.

Apr 07, 2024 14:56

Rafael Llanes

Persecuted Christians

India: attacks against Christians on the rise

The lives of Christians are under threat in 19 states in India, with the upcoming general elections raising further concerns about religious intolerance, according to a fresh report.

Apr 04, 2024 02:07

Amy Balog

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Jerusalem: Israeli police assault clergy, evict residents of Armenian church land

Permits or court orders were NOT presented and they continued to protect and assist the representatives of Xana Gardens in their destruction of property. During attempts to stop the unlawful activity, several members of the police continued to state that they have come with permits without ever presenting them.

Apr 04, 2024 02:04

ZENIT Staff

Persecuted Christians

Canada: Government Refuses to Condemn Burning of Catholic Churches

Prime Minister Trudeau’s Liberals were quick to condemn vandalism against Islamic mosques, such as anti-Islam graffiti on the facade of the Cambridge Islamic Center on February 12.

Mar 21, 2024 23:28

Rafael Manuel Tovar

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Archbishop demands government improve security after slaughter of Christians

The statement was issued by Archbishop Ndagoso after a visit to Adama Dutse – the village in his archdiocese where five children and six adults were shot dead by unknown gunmen four weeks ago.

Mar 21, 2024 00:02

Amy Balog

During the audience, he delivered the fifteenth reflection on joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Joy explained by the Pope as a fruit of the Holy Spirit

Pope’s General Audience, November 27, 2024 on Joy as Fruit of the Holy Spirit

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.

100 years since China’s consecration to Our Lady

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Nigeria: fourth priest abducted in five months

Gunmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria: priest saves students

Catholic charity shines a light on Nigeria massacres in UK Parliament

Burkina Faso: Catholic catechist kidnapped and subsequently murdered

Easter massacre: extremists kill 10 people, including a pregnant woman and her baby in the womb

Attacks Against Christians Increase in India So Far in 2024: These Are the Data

India: attacks against Christians on the rise

Jerusalem: Israeli police assault clergy, evict residents of Armenian church land

Canada: Government Refuses to Condemn Burning of Catholic Churches

Archbishop demands government improve security after slaughter of Christians