Proliferation of false accusations of blasphemy by Muslims against Christians, Catholic bishop calls for help from other countries

Jun 05, 2024 17:48

John Pontifex

Bishop Samson Shukardin, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan Photo: Aid to the Church in Need

Nurse Margaret Attah – who lost both legs and an eye in the atrocity and has been in a wheelchair since then

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Statements by Bishop Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, on Christian victims of the armed conflict

May 23, 2024 07:03

ZENIT Staff

Good News•Testimonies

UK: This is what the new Catholic mayor of Westminster looks like

Since 2010, Rigby has been representing the Regent’s Park ward in Westminster. His notable contributions include leading the planning committee and serving in senior roles related to finance, regeneration, parking, housing, and community engagement.

May 21, 2024 16:52

Elizabeth Owens

Justice and Peace•Pro Life•Testimonies

USA: Five-Year Prison Term for Protesting Against Abortion

In addition to Handy, two other activists, John Hinshaw and Will Goodman, were also sentenced for taking part in the protest. Hinshaw was sentenced to 21 months, of which he was accredited nine months already complied with, whereas Goodman was sentenced to 27 months of prison.

May 15, 2024 16:48

Tim Daniels

Persecuted Christians•Testimonies

Gunmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria: priest saves students

Father Emmanuel Ogwuche, principal at Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School in Makurdi, promptly switched off all the lights in the building after hearing gunshots outside, preventing the terrorists from finding their way inside the school.

May 10, 2024 02:49

Amy Balog

Testimonies•Vocations

Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest

Deacon Santosh Kumar has been ministering in the parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kalpahad, North Andaman, where parishioners regularly walk 6 km (3 miles) through dangerous forests to attend Sunday Mass. But Deacon Kumar and the parish priest also have to make the trek through dense forest to get to far-out chapels to celebrate Mass or make pastoral visits.

May 01, 2024 00:08

John Newton

The Pope’s visit to France has also sparked a surge in donations and sales of books by Leo XIV

The pattern of giving has been particularly striking. The average donation has been around €200—approximately twice the average single donation in France in 2024—and some contributions have exceeded €10,000.

2 Ways (Explained) to Practice Mutual Love According to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Proliferation of false accusations of blasphemy by Muslims against Christians, Catholic bishop calls for help from other countries

Nigeria: church ‘always full’ two years after massacre despite lack of justice

Professional footballer suspended 4 games for refusing to support LGBT campaign in Ligue 1 match

Real Madrid Goes to the Cathedral to Offer the Champions League Cup to the Virgin of Almudena

A deaf-mute is ordained as a Catholic priest for the first time in Indian history

After 7 months without being able to return, Catholic priest manages to re-enter his parish in Gaza

Sale of Women’s Veils for Mass Grows by 2000%: Influencers Also Use Them

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

UK: This is what the new Catholic mayor of Westminster looks like

USA: Five-Year Prison Term for Protesting Against Abortion

Gunmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria: priest saves students

Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest