This was the historic participation of a Pope in a G7 Summit

Jun 14, 2024 15:40

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis departed by helicopter at 10:30 in the morning from the Vatican helipad to attend the G7 Photo: G7

Iraqi Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako as Patriarch of the Chaldean Church

80% of Americans believe that religion is losing its influence on public life

France not only experienced a change in the government majority, but also a notable turn to the Right in the vote of practicing Catholics

Testimonies

Priest and sisters care for internally displaced and malnourished amid ‘unimaginable destruction’ in Sudan

A priest is helping Sisters care for hungry and traumatised internal refugees who have fled their homes because of the ongoing civil war in Sudan.

Jun 12, 2024 17:59

Amy Balog

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Alarming increase in hostilities by Jews against Christians (including Catholics) in Israel in 2023

The report details an increase in incidents of spitting, verbal and physical harassment, and serious damage to properties and graves.

Jun 12, 2024 17:56

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

After reviewing the complaint dated back to the 1970s, the Vatican decided no further Church inquiry was required. The Vatican’s finding is similar to that of the New Zealand Police, which concluded earlier this year that Cardinal John Dew had no case to answer.

Jun 12, 2024 17:45

ZENIT Staff

Gender Ideology

South Carolina Governor signs “Help Not Harm” bill prohibiting transgender procedures and treatments for minors

Governor McMaster tweeted his support for the law, stating that the “Help Not Harm” bill protects children from irreversible gender transition procedures and prohibits the use of public funds for such treatments.

Jun 12, 2024 17:42

ZENIT Staff

Local Church•Religious Freedom

Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins in the National Elections But Loses in the Christian States

Modi will lead a third term despite the electoral setback

Jun 12, 2024 17:40

Elizabeth Owens

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

What was supposed to be a routine return flight from Tenerife to Rome on June 12 transformed into an unusual episode that forced the Pontiff to abandon his scheduled aircraft and accept the personal assistance of King Felipe VI of Spain.

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This was the historic participation of a Pope in a G7 Summit

The 3 «synodal virtues» according to Pope Francis

Record-Breaking Financial Success at World Youth Day 2023 in Portugal

Iraqi government recognizes Cardinal Sako as responsible for Chaldean Catholic Church assets

Pew Research Center Report Highlights Concerns Over Declining Religious Influence in America

Pope Makes Known Message for 8th World Day of the Poor

France: Catholics Voted Mainly for Marine Le Pen, Against the Advice of Their Bishops

Priest and sisters care for internally displaced and malnourished amid ‘unimaginable destruction’ in Sudan

Alarming increase in hostilities by Jews against Christians (including Catholics) in Israel in 2023

New Zealand Cardinal acquitted by Vatican and Police in unproven abuse case

South Carolina Governor signs “Help Not Harm” bill prohibiting transgender procedures and treatments for minors

Indian Prime Minister Modi Wins in the National Elections But Loses in the Christian States