Iran’s President Calls the Pope, Prompted by the Invasion of Gaza

Nov 05, 2023 14:09

ZENIT Staff

President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi Photo: CNN

Local Church•Persecuted Christians

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

The cause has been opened of Catholic catechist Kanteswar Digal and 34 others who died when Hindutva extremists attacked Christians in Kandhamal, Odisha (formerly Orissa) State in 2008 setting ablaze churches, convents and Christian homes – forcing thousands to seek sanctuary in the forests.

Nov 03, 2023 00:11

John Newton

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The settling of old scores would jeopardize social cohesion throughout the region. The situation in Syria is not resolved, nor is it in Iraq. Prior to 2002, Iraq was home to more than 1.2 million Christians, but persecution, violence and poverty led to a mass emigration of Christians and Archbishop Warda said about 150,000 now remained.

Nov 03, 2023 00:08

John Pontifex

Spirituality

The chair of Christ is the Cross where Love is the Law

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, November 05, 2023

Nov 02, 2023 23:25

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis

Memory and Hope: Pope’s Heartfelt Homily on All Souls Day

The Holy Father’s homily on the commemoration of the faithful deceased during the Mass at the Rome War Cemetery

Nov 02, 2023 00:00

ZENIT Staff

Angelus•Pope Francis

On the Feast of All Saints Pope Francis Explains The Two Characteristics of True Holiness

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Nov 01, 2023 19:28

ZENIT Staff

Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know

José María Balcázar, announced after a lengthy audience with the Pontiff that Leo XIV personally confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November 2026. According to Balcázar, the Pope’s route will include Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa in the Amazon region, and Cusco.

Leo XIV emphasizes the need for safe spaces within the Church to experience love with Jesus Christ

Address by the Holy Father to Members of the Center for Research and Training on Child Protection

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Iran’s President Calls the Pope, Prompted by the Invasion of Gaza

Pope Francis Explains the Distance between Saying and Doing and the Primacy of the Exterior Over the Interior

Two Spaniards Awarded the “Nobel” of Theology: The 2023 Ratzinger Prize

Saint John Lateran, The Mother of All Cathedrals, Turns 1,700 Years and This Is How It Will Celebrate

During the Mass for Benedict XVI and Deceased Bishops, Pope Francis Explains Jesus’ Compassion and Humility

Pope Francis will travel to Dubai in December 2023: here’s why

Cardinal Dolan speaks out against rising religious hatred in the U.S.

India: joy at opening of canonization of martyrs killed by Hindus in 2008

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The chair of Christ is the Cross where Love is the Law

Memory and Hope: Pope’s Heartfelt Homily on All Souls Day

On the Feast of All Saints Pope Francis Explains The Two Characteristics of True Holiness