Israel and Hezbollah destroy Catholic village in Lebanon

Aleppo parish priest calls for Constitution ‘for all Syrians exhausted’ by the regime

ZENIT Staff

Leader al-Jawlani spoke from the historic Umayyad mosque. UN Security Council meeting today. The apostolic nuncio calls for the lifting of sanctions, a ‘burden’ that ‘weighs on the poor people’. Fr Karakach’s testimony to AsiaNews: ‘We hope that what happened will unblock the political situation’. Christians ‘citizens who have rights and duties equal to all’.

Israel and Hezbollah destroy Catholic village in Lebanon: only one house left standing

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This strategy has profound implications. “Hezbollah is exploiting the conflict to weaken the Christian presence in Lebanon,” said a local Christian source. The group reportedly occupies abandoned homes and conducts activities that invite destruction, further eroding the Christian cultural and economic footprint.

A wish and an invitation from the Pope to theologians useful for those studying theology

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Pope’s address to the participants of the International Theology Conference

Mexican Church Calls for a National Truce on Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Enrique Villegas

As the faithful prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Church framed the truce as a gift to the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Christ Child. “Let this Christmas bring families together without the shadow of mourning caused by violence,” the message implored. By fostering peace during Advent, the Church sees an opportunity to heal wounds and rebuild a society fractured by violence.

Surge in Bible Sales Marks a Cultural Shift in 2024

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The cultural relevance of Christianity is further bolstered by influencers on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, who increasingly share their faith with authenticity. Additionally, high-profile celebrities have begun openly discussing their beliefs, making faith-based conversations more mainstream.

The challenges of the Russian world according to Kirill

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The patriarch has tried to distance himself recently from the country’s political leaders, stressing his superiority in the relationship between Russia’s political and clerical power. At least two issues underscore a gap between Church and State, namely the response to the demographic crisis with monks criticised for being celibate, and the ban on organised prayers in private homes.

Haiti on the brink: bishops issue a “cry of alarm” for peace

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In the face of rampant violence which is paralysing Port-au-Prince and isolating Haiti from the rest of the world, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti, in a message received by ACN, calls on the government to act and appeals to every Haitian to work for peace and overcome hatred.

Mexico: “The hardest is telling a child their father was killed,” says Michoacán religious sister

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In one of the most dangerous states in Mexico, the Worker Sisters help children who are exposed to violence. With ACN’s support, they also train novices who grew up in difficult environments, preparing them to carry hope to vulnerable communities.