Mid-City Christian: The 50 Countries that Persecute Christians the Most Today

Monday, January 20, 2025

The 50 Countries that Persecute Christians the Most Today

Gays in Seminaries? In Regard to Homosexuals and the Priesthood, the Norms Have Not Changed at All

ZENIT Staff

The 2016 norms are confirmed. The clarification made necessary by an incorrect reading of the CEI text in which some saw the green light to access ordination as long as chastity was maintained.

The 50 Countries that Persecute Christians the Most Today and The Role of Communism and Islamism

ZENIT Staff

in 2024, 4,476 Christians were killed because of their faith, 4,744 were imprisoned for religious reasons and 7,679 Christian churches and properties were attacked. On average, one in seven Christians is persecuted worldwide, a situation suffered by one in five Christians in Africa and two in five Christians in Asia.

Pope Francis to Spanish seminarians: the 3 signs that mark the itinerary

ZENIT Staff

In audience to the students and the formators from the San Pelayo and Redemptoris Mater Seminary, the local bishop, Don Demetrio Fernández, also participated in the audience

Pope Francis introduces monthly bonus for large families amid mixed reactions from Vatican employees

ZENIT Staff

The new measure, announced by the Holy See’s Press Office on January 15, reflects Pope Francis’ ongoing advocacy for family welfare. The bonus will continue until children reach the age of 18 or 24 if they remain in education, aligning Vatican policies with those of several European countries that provide substantial benefits for large families.

This is the financial penalty imposed by new Vatican law for those who enter its territory without permission

Valentina di Giorgio

The Vatican’s new legislation also targets unauthorized aerial incursions, reflecting the growing prevalence of drone technology. Violators of the no-fly zone over Vatican City face imprisonment of six months to three years and fines up to €25,000. This measure aims to safeguard sensitive areas and prevent surveillance or potential security breaches from above.

Cuba responds to the Pope by releasing half a thousand prisoners in the context of Jubilee 2025

Enrique Villegas

The announcement came on the same day the U.S. government revealed a policy shift that included removing Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and easing certain restrictions on the island nation. While the Cuban government did not explicitly link its prisoner release to these U.S. measures, both actions reflect a renewed focus on fostering dialogue and improving living conditions for the Cuban people.