Fulani Extremists Kill 25 Christians After Nigerian Army Ignores Early Warnings

Gay man arrested for threatening to kill nuns and children at a Catholic school “just for fun”

ZENIT Staff

According to investigators, the threatening message appeared on the school’s Facebook page on June 26 under the name «Bobby McGee.» Its language left little room for ambiguity, announcing plans to attack the Catholic school and murder members of the governor’s family «for fun.»

Indian Government Orders an Audit of Christian Properties

ZENIT Staff

This sweeping review has heightened concerns among Christian communities. Representatives of Christians have linked the timing of the audit to a broader climate of intimidation, like disruptions at prayer meetings by right-wing groups, hate speeches, etc., which are on the rise in Maharashtra

Special “León XIV” Award for Sustainability Established: It Will Be Presented in Rome in October 2026

ZENIT Staff

Created by Villanova University, the new international honor will recognize outstanding leadership in sustainability and integral human development. It will debut at the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference in Rome and be presented by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

From the World Cup to the Family: Knights of Columbus Call Men to Be Captains

ZENIT Staff

At official FIFA Fan Fests and on social media, a single invitation stood out: every man is called to lead his family, strengthen his community, and live out his faith.

For the first time, a “practicing Catholic” has become the prime minister of the United Kingdom

ZENIT Staff

Unlike Tony Blair, who entered the Catholic Church only after leaving office, or Boris Johnson, who was baptized Catholic but later embraced Anglicanism, Burnham has consistently acknowledged that Catholicism shaped his upbringing and continues to influence his political outlook, even while admitting that he no longer considers himself particularly religious in terms of personal practice

Nicaragua: A Missing Bishop, a Report on Persecution of the Church, and a Dictator Who Announces There Will Be No More Elections

Enrique Villegas

His disappearance comes as a newly published Global Persecution Index by International Christian Concern portrays Nicaragua as one of the countries where conditions for Christians have deteriorated most significantly.

Fulani Extremists Kill 25 Christians After Nigerian Army Ignores Early Warnings

ZENIT Staff

Among those killed was the village’s leader. The local said the Fulani planned to kill their leader, occupy the land for grazing, and establish an Islamic caliphate in the region.