New archaeological finds at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem reveal what the ancient gateway looked like

Jul 10, 2023 04:44

ZENIT Staff

Archaeological Excavation At The Basilica Of The Holy Sepulcher In Jerusalem. Photo: La Sapienza

Local Church

How the U.S. church helps the African church with an annual fundraiser

Over one quarter of the total sponsored the formation of clergy, religious and lay leaders. Nearly another quarter supported construction projects, mostly to repair and renovate essential church infrastructure that has deteriorated – critically important in a region where the Catholic faith is growing rapidly.

Jul 06, 2023 03:53

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Armed group killed children in a Ugandan school while chanting their evening prayers

Extremist rebel group ADF-NALU (Allied Democratic Forces – National Army for the Liberation of Uganda) ransacked an educational institute near the border with the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) last Friday (16th June), killing 38 students, a school security officer and three others. Six pupils were kidnapped.

Jul 06, 2023 03:48

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Local Church•Testimonies

New cathedral to be consecrated in diocese shaken by terror

The diocese is in one of the poorest regions of the country and has suffered multiple attacks by extremists.

Jul 06, 2023 03:43

ZENIT Staff

Dicasteries

First “Guidelines” of The New Prefect of The Dicastery for The Doctrine of the Faith

Bishop Fernández underlines in a letter to the staff of the Department for the Doctrine of the Faith some expressions from the letter that the Pope addressed to him and that will inspire his work. He also reveals that he will start his job at the DDF on September 11.

Jul 06, 2023 03:37

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Young People

Impressive: nearly 2,000 young Iraqi Catholics celebrate faith in the midst of a Muslim community

The Ankawa Youth Meeting (AYM) brought together leaders and young people from the Chaldean Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination in Iraq.

Jul 05, 2023 19:28

ZENIT Staff

“I’ve never seen anything like it”: Leon XIV recounts his trip to Africa and the impact his encounter with prisoners in Guinea had on him

General Audience with the Pope, April 29, 2026, on the Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea

Some Characteristics of the Papal Diplomatic Priest: The Tasks Assigned by Leo XIV to Those Preparing to Become His Ambassadors

Address by the Holy Father to the community of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary

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New archaeological finds at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem reveal what the ancient gateway looked like

Tensions rise after burning of Qur’an in Sweden

U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Responds to New Family Reunification Programs

Do I let Myself Be Amazed by the Good That Changes the World or Have I Lost the Capacity of Amazement?

Ukrainia: monks staying in Kherson despite misery and devastation

Summer Surprise: Pope Will Create 21 New Cardinals in September 2023. Here Is The Complete List

WYD Lisbon to host First World Meeting of Evangelizers and Digital Missionaries at Catholic Influencers Festival

How the U.S. church helps the African church with an annual fundraiser

Armed group killed children in a Ugandan school while chanting their evening prayers

New cathedral to be consecrated in diocese shaken by terror

First “Guidelines” of The New Prefect of The Dicastery for The Doctrine of the Faith

Impressive: nearly 2,000 young Iraqi Catholics celebrate faith in the midst of a Muslim community