Catholic Church in USA to sue Democrat government to protect sacrament of confession in all cases

Jun 05, 2025 20:43

ZENIT Staff

the Catholic Church holds the seal of confession as absolute Photo: Desde la Fe

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Jewish persecution of Christians in the Holy Land on the rise, research reveals

In 2024, a total of 111 incidents targeting Christians were recorded, ranging from verbal harassment to physical assaults on clergy and vandalism of churches and holy sites. Thirty-five of these attacks were directed specifically at religious properties—sacred spaces turned into symbols of vulnerability

Apr 08, 2025 15:18

ZENIT Staff

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

French Laïcité vs. American Secularism

When Americans look at bans on religious clothing in France, they should remember the broader historical and social context, and that laïcité remains a decisively French answer to universal problems.

Mar 28, 2025 18:32

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

U.S. Commission Condemns China’s Religious Repression in 2025 Annual Report

In its 2025 annual report, released on March 25, the commission highlights ongoing persecution, state surveillance, and ideological control, describing religious freedom conditions in China as “among the worst in the world.”

Mar 27, 2025 21:46

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Chinese Bishop Is Arrested for Celebrating Mass, Marking the Beginning of the Jubilee Year, Without the Permission of the Communist Government

The Authorities fined Monsignor Shao because the Mass he celebrated was illegal, according to article 71 of the Regulations on Religious Affairs, which represented “a serious crime.”

Mar 19, 2025 06:48

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom

Christian-Catholic group opens investigation against government agency for violations of free speech during Biden’s tenure

Legal Investigation Launched into Alleged Free Speech Violations at U.S. Science Agency

Mar 04, 2025 15:54

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Catholic Church in USA to sue Democrat government to protect sacrament of confession in all cases

Faith at Work: Accenture Leads the Charge as Corporate America Redefines Religious Inclusion

United Kingdom joins countries attacking full sacramental stealth

Nigeria, Congo and Mozambique: deadliest countries for any Christian according to new research

USA: Justice Department sides with Church in harassment over state violation of sacramental confession secrecy

USA: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case on Religious Charter Schools

Chinese Communist government takes advantage of Pope’s death to unilaterally impose new bishops

Jewish persecution of Christians in the Holy Land on the rise, research reveals

French Laïcité vs. American Secularism

U.S. Commission Condemns China’s Religious Repression in 2025 Annual Report

Chinese Bishop Is Arrested for Celebrating Mass, Marking the Beginning of the Jubilee Year, Without the Permission of the Communist Government

Christian-Catholic group opens investigation against government agency for violations of free speech during Biden’s tenure