Congo’s Catholic Church Mourns, Protests, and Perseveres After Brutal Attack

Aug 13, 2025 17:19

ZENIT Staff

mass grave where most of the victims were buried Photo: Congo, vicario parrocchia colpita ieri don Liringa

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

The attacks appear most frequently in large states such as California (40 incidents), Pennsylvania (29), New York (25), Florida (25), and Texas (23). By contrast, several less-populated states, including Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, reported none.

Aug 12, 2025 20:36

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

Reading the Bible After the Destruction of Gaza

The current Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is heir to Ben-Gurion’s legacy in using the Bible to legitimize and further consolidate the Occupation.

Aug 12, 2025 07:39

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV approves labor reform on family matters for Vatican employees

For the first time, Vatican employees will have the right to five fully paid working days of paternity leave following the birth of a child

Aug 11, 2025 20:32

Valentina di Giorgio

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Aug 11, 2025 20:30

Covadonga Asturias

Causes of Saints

This Is the Exorcist on His Way to the Altars

Padre Pio, who knew him personally, recognized the value of this exorcist, defining him as «a priest after the heart of God.»

Aug 11, 2025 15:58

ZENIT Staff

Why do we sometimes feel empty, even though we have done many things? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, December 17, 2025, on how Jesus’ resurrection enlightens us and inspires us to do and act.

Pope Leo speaks with Israeli president and reiterates condemnation of anti-Semitism

The conversation with President Herzog did not remain limited to condemnation alone. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Pope urged perseverance in existing peace efforts, even as diplomatic processes grow fragile and public fatigue deepens

Congo’s Catholic Church Mourns, Protests, and Perseveres After Brutal Attack

A catechesis by Pope Leo XIV on betrayal

Zaragoza’s Basilica of the Pillar Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans are the largest group

New book reveals inner suffering of one of the visionaries of Our Lady of Fatima in the face of misunderstandings and restrictions imposed by the Vatican

Dominican Republic Holds Firm on Absolute Abortion Ban Despite Global Pressure

Vatican Issues Overhaul of Procurement Rules to Strengthen Transparency and Efficiency

2025 “People of Life” Awards Recognize the Work of Pro-Life Heroes

Wave of Church Attacks in 2024 Sparks Concern Over Religious Freedom in the United States

Reading the Bible After the Destruction of Gaza

Pope Leo XIV approves labor reform on family matters for Vatican employees

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

This Is the Exorcist on His Way to the Altars