Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe

US Presidential election: Trump and Harris’ positions on abortion

ZENIT Staff

On abortion and immigration, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seem to hold opposing positions: the former is against abortion and supports draconian measures against illegal immigrants, the latter is for abortion and a policy of greater openness towards immigrants. But is this really the case?

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad

Valentina di Giorgio

Italy Tightens Laws Against Surrogacy, Extending Ban to International Pursuits

Vatican Announces Imminent Release of Annual Report on Protection Policies and Procedures in the Catholic Church

ZENIT Staff

The goal of the Annual Report, which was requested by the Holy Father in 2022, is to provide an assessment of the nature and effectiveness of safeguarding policies and procedures in the Church and offer recommendations for continuous improvement.

Persecution of Christians has worsened around the globe, according to new study

Amy Balog

Countries where Christian persecution and oppression has increased include world powers such as China and India, as well as Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country.

USA: Colorado Supreme Court dismisses LGBT+ lawsuit harassing pastry chef Jack Phillips

ZENIT Staff

The same attorney who filed an unsuccessful complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission in 2017 commenced a lawsuit in state court over the same custom cake request the attorney made at that time. The request was for a custom-designed cake, pink on the inside and blue on the outside, to reflect and celebrate a gender transition. Masterpiece Cakeshop declined that request because the customer specifically requested that the cake express messages and celebrate an event in conflict with owner Jack Phillips’ religious beliefs. The decision was not because of the person who requested it, as Phillips would not create a cake expressing the requested message no matter who asked for it.

California pro-life pregnancy centers sue AG for censoring their speech

ZENIT Staff

After the California attorney general used his power to censor pro-life pregnancy centers that inform women about abortion pill reversal, a nonprofit pro-life pregnancy center and nonprofit network of affiliated centers filed a lawsuit against the attorney general for violating their First Amendment right to free speech.