Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

Apr 21, 2026 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Gustavo Petro

Gender Ideology•Religious Freedom

USA: Apparel company, Christian bookstore appeal ruling that allows Colorado to continue silencing their views

The ruling denied the request of XX-XY Athletics and Born Again Used Books to temporarily halt enforcement of a Colorado law that restricts their ability to speak truthfully about the biological differences between men and women.

Apr 06, 2026 17:36

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Religious Freedom

New Israeli Policy Puts Christian Education—and Presence—in Jerusalem Under Strain

In Jerusalem, where demography and identity are tightly intertwined, such changes rarely remain confined to administrative policy. They tend, instead, to redraw the contours of presence itself

Apr 04, 2026 20:46

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Religious Freedom

Problem Resolved: Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem Meets and Reaches Agreement with Israeli Police for Remaining Holy Week Celebrations

The Police and Ecclesial Authorities have agreed that, due to the complex security situation, the remaining Holy Week and Easter ceremonies will be celebrated in a symbolic and limited manner.

Mar 30, 2026 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Pro Life•Religious Freedom

Brazilian student acquitted after facing years in prison for calling abortion murder

The court ultimately ruled in her favor, recognizing that her statements were protected expressions of religious belief and opinion rather than criminal incitement

Mar 30, 2026 15:46

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Israeli police prevent a Mass from being celebrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and bar Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering

As a result, and for the first time in centuries, the Heads of the Church were prevented from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Mar 29, 2026 19:23

ZENIT Staff

In the wake of the earthquake, the Colombian Catholic Church has become a haven of hope. Pope Leo XIV has sent emergency financial aid

The human cost has been accompanied by a significant blow to Colombia’s Catholic heritage. Churches and other ecclesial buildings have suffered extensive damage, including the Cathedral of Manizales and the Basilica of the Lord of Miracles.

How popular is Pope Leo XIV in the six countries with the largest Catholic populations in Latin America in 2026? Research findings are published

Leo XIV Wins Broad Latin American Support, but His First-Year Numbers Fall Short of Francis’ Debut

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Colombian President Harasses Catholic Priest Live on Air for Speaking Out Against Communism

Between Cross and Power: Persecution, Propaganda, and the Cost of Faith in Russian-Controlled Territories

Thomas More Society Settlement Establishes Landmark Religious Liberty Protections for Coast Guard

Human Rights Watch: church ban for minors in China violates human rights

Between altar and state: Catholic clergy formation in China reflects the tightening framework of “Sinicized” religion

Nicaragua: A Holy Week with Many Restrictions, But More Faith from Local Catholics

Pulpits, politics and the limits of free speech: a US court ruling keeps a 70-year barrier in place while Washington prepares new guidance

USA: Apparel company, Christian bookstore appeal ruling that allows Colorado to continue silencing their views

New Israeli Policy Puts Christian Education—and Presence—in Jerusalem Under Strain

Problem Resolved: Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem Meets and Reaches Agreement with Israeli Police for Remaining Holy Week Celebrations

Brazilian student acquitted after facing years in prison for calling abortion murder

Israeli police prevent a Mass from being celebrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and bar Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering