A Bishop Denounces The Persecution of Catholics in Russian-Occupied Ukraine

Aug 19, 2025 21:02

ZENIT Staff

Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Prelate Maksym Ryabukha Photo: Elentir

Religious Freedom

New York photographer wins freedom to express messages consistent with her beliefs on marriage

New York state law forces photographer and blogger Emilee Carpenter to create photographs and blogs celebrating same-sex weddings if she does so for weddings between one man and one woman. Penalties for violating the law include fines of up to $100,000, a revoked business license, and up to a year in jail.

Jul 23, 2025 22:51

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Federal Court Halts Washington Law That Threatened Seal of Confession

Senate Bill 5375, passed by the state legislature earlier this year, sought to compel clergy to report child abuse and neglect, even when such information was disclosed during confession—a move that drew swift and vocal opposition from religious leaders, legal experts, and constitutional scholars

Jul 22, 2025 22:35

Tim Daniels

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

3 seminarians kidnapped and guard killed in assault on minor seminary in Nigeria

Father Peter Egielewa, communications director for the Diocese of Auchi, confirmed the details in a statement released the following day. The gunmen fled into the surrounding forest with the abducted students. As of July 15, there has been no contact or claim of responsibility.

Jul 15, 2025 17:57

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

On July 14, in an unprecedented show of ecumenical solidarity, patriarchs and bishops from across the Christian world—Latin, Orthodox, Armenian, Melkite, Lutheran, Anglican, and Franciscan—walked side by side through the streets of Taybeh. They came not only to pray but to make a statement: that the Christians of this land, rooted here since apostolic times, are not alone.

Jul 15, 2025 17:48

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Attacks by Jewish settlers against our peaceful community must stop in Taybeh: note from Christian leaders in Holy Land

Note issued by the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem after their visit to Taybeh on Monday, July 14

Jul 15, 2025 17:42

ZENIT Staff

Leo XIV, Putin’s rejection of the Christmas truce, and disappointment with the Democratic governor of Illinois

Speaking on the evening of December 23, Leo XIV returned repeatedly to a single theme that framed his reflections: the meaning of life, human dignity, and the possibility of peace—even if only for a day.

Germans trust Leo XIV more than Islam: new survey results released

Data released from a representative Forsa poll indicate that 28 percent of Germans now say they place high or very high trust in the Pope

A Bishop Denounces The Persecution of Catholics in Russian-Occupied Ukraine

7th Circuit: Indiana music teacher can take his case to a jury

US Embassy in Israel Takes a Stand Against Israeli Measure Hindering Visas for Christian Groups

These are the Catholic groups attacked in a report sponsored by Bill Gates and Soros simply for defending what they believe in

These are the top 5 states for religious freedom in the United States (and these are the 5 worst rated)

Oregon Department of Human Services denied single mother Jessica Bates’ application to adopt siblings from foster care because of her religious beliefs

Ukraine’s ultimatum to Russian Orthodox Christians

New York photographer wins freedom to express messages consistent with her beliefs on marriage

Federal Court Halts Washington Law That Threatened Seal of Confession

3 seminarians kidnapped and guard killed in assault on minor seminary in Nigeria

“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

Attacks by Jewish settlers against our peaceful community must stop in Taybeh: note from Christian leaders in Holy Land