Concerns for Christians on the ground remain acute. Parolin acknowledged that after Israeli authorities ordered evacuations, local Church leaders—including Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem—urged their communities to leave.| ZENIT - English
If realized, the visit would mark the first by Leo XIV to a country where Christians, though diminished in numbers, continue to play a decisive role in the political and cultural landscape of the Middle East| ZENIT - English
Scheduled for late August, the pilgrimage will bring priests, seminarians, and faithful of the Society to Rome, where they will pray the Rosary, celebrate a solemn Mass, and walk in procession to the Basilica of St. John Lateran to cross the Holy Door. In doing so, the group places itself at the heart of the most ancient expressions of Catholic communion, even as its canonical status remains unresolved.| ZENIT - English
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is the treaty body monitoring countries’ compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is the UN human rights treaty ratified by the most nations—only the United States has not ratified it.| ZENIT - English
This violence, the bishops argue in their August 8 statement, is part of “a disturbing pattern of hostility toward the Christian minority in India.” They call it “a blatant violation of constitutional rights and human dignity” and urge Odisha’s government to swiftly prosecute the perpetrators| ZENIT - English
Archbishop’s Controversial Reinstatement of Formerly Partnered Priest Raises Questions in Santa Fe| ZENIT - English
Pope Leo XIV has approved a sweeping update to labor policies for employees of the Vatican City State| ZENIT - English
The Conference brought together hundreds of MPs, including Speakers, as well as religious leaders, UN officials, civil society representatives, and international experts from close to 100 countries, responding to the motto of the Jubilee Year to be “pilgrims of hope” amid a climate of growing conflict, polarization and the weaponization of religion.| ZENIT - English
Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.| ZENIT - English
Homily of Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the Jubilee of Sportsmen and Sportswomen on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity| ZENIT - English
The Jesuits, known for their educational and missionary work across Canada and the Americas, claim the diverted funds were intended for essential pastoral and formation programs—support for elderly and infirm members, training of future Jesuits, spiritual retreats for students, and community outreach efforts. Instead, the money allegedly ended up serving personal benefit.| ZENIT - English
In a landmark ruling on October 4, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed that all European Union (EU) member states must legally recognize gender and name changes| ZENIT - English
Today, we can say with certainty the church is in God’s hands. The election of Leo XIV reminds us of this with candor and gentleness at the same time. It seems like a gift from the Lord, who does not make us lack what we need.| ZENIT - English