This was the funeral of the Lebanese Catholic priest who died in Israeli army bombings

Mar 12, 2026 21:09

ZENIT Staff

the Maronite Catholic community buried Father Pierre El Raii, the parish priest of St. George Church in Qlayaa

Testimonies

Muslim police officer who died saving Christians on New Year’s Eve

On the night of 31 December, Mohamed Massat stopped an ISIS terrorist who wanted to attack a church, paying for his gesture with his life. Six months ago, there was an attack against Mar Elias in Damascus. Many today praise his courage, pointing to him as an example for Syria today.

Jan 05, 2026 11:29

ZENIT Staff

Testimonies

Military Chaplain at 59: The Story of a Future Catholic (Married) Priest in Ukraine

His vocation wasn’t born in his youth, but in a moment of profound sorrow. In 2023, during the funeral of Dmytro Pashchuk — a young soldier and his daughter’s fiancé — Petro felt something he recognized as a true experience of the Resurrection. This shook him to his core: the pain of loss became a call to give meaning to death.

Dec 20, 2025 17:26

Dante Alba, LC

Pro Life•Testimonies•Woman

The grandmother who went to jail for praying silently outside an abortion clinic

Christian grandmother Rose Docherty was arrested and criminally charged for holding a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want” within 200m of a Glasgow hospital. Prosecution back down on “disproportionate” bail conditions; two charges relate to alleged “influencing” within the censorial “buffer zone”

Dec 20, 2025 16:54

ZENIT Staff

Causes of Saints•Testimonies

Who is behind the promotion of Benedict XVI’s canonization and his declaration as a Doctor of the Church?

Benedict XVI’s death in 2022 closed a public chapter but not the spiritual, theological and cultural influence he continues to exert

Dec 07, 2025 15:49

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pope Francis•Testimonies

Nun reveals details of Pope Francis’ will: he left money to buy ambulances for Ukraine

For those familiar with Francis’ pastoral style, the gesture aligns with a pattern: compassion expressed not through grand statements but through precise, sometimes hidden acts of mercy. An ambulance—practical, urgent, unadorned—fits seamlessly within that legacy.

Dec 03, 2025 22:54

Covadonga Asturias

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

This was the funeral of the Lebanese Catholic priest who died in Israeli army bombings

The testimony of faith of Christian cricket champion Sanju Samson

A Bishop in War-Torn Sudan: Not Being in the Room That Night Saved My Life, Giving Me One More Day for Mission and Evangelization

Puerto Rico’s pro-life governor redefines the concept of “human being” in criminal law, opening a new phase in the abortion debate

Young Hebrew-speaking Catholics aim to build a culture of respect and dialogue between communities

Woman Accused of Harassment Simply for Praying Outside An Abortion Clinic

Carmelite friar who prays the Rosary online at 4 a.m. becomes Brazil’s most-watched streamer in 2025

Muslim police officer who died saving Christians on New Year’s Eve

Military Chaplain at 59: The Story of a Future Catholic (Married) Priest in Ukraine

The grandmother who went to jail for praying silently outside an abortion clinic

Who is behind the promotion of Benedict XVI’s canonization and his declaration as a Doctor of the Church?

Nun reveals details of Pope Francis’ will: he left money to buy ambulances for Ukraine