Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Nov 12, 2024 15:49

ZENIT Staff

The Federal Council clarified that the ban will apply in public spaces Photo: Tiempo La Noticia Digital

France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, had been set to visit the church complex

This recent move, approved in a Cabinet session on October 21 led by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly

The Chinese Government allows the Catholic Church a limited existence.

The signing ceremony, held at the Office of the Prime Minister in Prague, was led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have been defending Phillips since 2012

Religious Freedom

Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer

Reportedly, Samsoon Javed was told he could either surrender his religion or his job. His mother suspects the real story may be even worse.

Oct 17, 2024 18:15

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

China: for the communist government the fourth commandment means “honoring the Communist Party”

Gansu priests were trained this month to preach that “always being of one mind and one heart with the Party” is the proper way to recognize the CCP as the father of the people.

Oct 15, 2024 18:50

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader

Chinese Communist Party’s Tightening Grip on Religious Freedom Sparks Global Concerns

Oct 08, 2024 23:48

ZENIT Staff

Religious Freedom

Zhu Bin: Christian School Founder Detained in Beijing

After years of harassment, the fiercely independent educator, dissident, and poet was arrested on September 29.

Oct 08, 2024 23:46

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pro Life•Religious Freedom

Silent Prayer at Abortion Clinics to Be Banned in Sweeping New UK Law

The law extends to prevent any action that could be interpreted as attempting to dissuade someone from seeking an abortion, including distributing leaflets, offering support, or even engaging in consensual conversations.

Sep 20, 2024 16:07

Elizabeth Owens

Photo Gallery: Leo XIV Now Has An Official Mosaic to Enrich St. Paul’s Basilica, and This Is How He Reacted When It Was Shown to Him

Just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic Workshop has completed the mosaic portrait for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, at the request of the Archpriest of the Basilica, Cardinal James Michael Harvey.

How Jesus Christ transforms man’s relationship with God, according to Pope Leo XIV

Pope’s general audience, January 14, 2026, on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum on Divine Revelation

Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Egypt Approves Legalization of 293 Churches in a Push for Religious Inclusion

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with China?

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed

USA: Colorado Supreme Court dismisses LGBT+ lawsuit harassing pastry chef Jack Phillips

Pakistan, 17-Year-Old Christian Worker Forcibly Converted to Islam by His Employer

China: for the communist government the fourth commandment means “honoring the Communist Party”

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader

Zhu Bin: Christian School Founder Detained in Beijing

Silent Prayer at Abortion Clinics to Be Banned in Sweeping New UK Law