Zabarella, Francesco: Cardinal, celebrated canonist, born at Padua. (1360-1417)Zabulon: One of the twelve sons of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe of the same name.Zacatecas: Diocese in the Republic of Mexico, suffragan of Guadalajara.Zaccaria, Francesco Antonio: Theologian, historian, and writer. (1714-1795)Zacconi, Ludovico: Musical theorist. (1550-1623)Zacharias: The prophecy of Zacharias is one of the books admitted by both Jews and Christians into their canon of Sacred Writings, one of the Minor Prophets.Zacharias Chrysopolitanus: A famous exegete of the Premonstratensian Order; born at Chrysopolis (Besançon); died about 1155.Zachary, Pope Saint: Biography of this eighth-century pontiff, with special emphasis on his diplomacy and his relations with St. Boniface.Zadori, Janos: Ecclesiastical writer, born at Katloez, County of Neutra, Hungary. (1831-1887)Zahle and Forzol: Greco-Melchite diocese.Zakho: Diocese in Chaldea.Zallinger zum Thurn, Jacob Anton: Philosopher and canonist. (1735-1813)Zallwein, Gregor: Austrian canonist. (1712-1766)Zalvidea, José Maria de: Spanish Franciscan, born at Bilbao, Vizeaya, Spain. (1780-1846)Zama: Titular see of Numidia. Zama Major and Zama Minor.Zambesi Mission: Prefecture Apostolic of the Zambesi Mission.Zamboanga, Diocese of: Philippine Islands, including the islands of Basilan, Camiguin, Dinagat, Mindanao, Siargao, and the Sulu Archipelago.Zamboni, Giuseppe: Priest and physicist. (1776-1846)Zamora: Diocese in Mexico.Zamora: Diocese in Spain.Zamora: Vicariate Apostolic in Ecuador.Zangerle, Roman Sebastian: Prince-Bishop of Seckau. (1771-1848)Zante: Diocese in Greece.Zantedeschi, Francesco: Priest and physicist. (1797-1873)Zanzibar: Located on the eastern coast of Africa, colonized by Asiatic nations.Zapoteca Indians: Mexican tribe located chiefly in Oaxaca and Guerrero.Zara: Archdiocese in Dalmatia.Zarai: Titular see of Numidia in Africa.Zarlino, Gioseffe: Italian musical theorist. (1517-1590)Zasius, Ulric: Jurist, born at Constance. (1461-1536)Zeal: From delos, a derivative of deo "to boil", to "throb with heat".Zegers, Nicholas Tacitus: Exegete, born either at Diest or Brussels during the latter half of the fifteenth century; died at Louvain, 25 August, 1559.Zela: Titular see of Asia Minor, suffragan of Amasea in the Helenopontus.Zell, Karl: Statesman, philologist, defender of Church rights. (1793-1873)Zell, Ulrich: Publisher, first printer of Cologne. (d. 1507)Zengg-Modrus: Diocese in Hungary.Zeno of Elea: Greek philosopher. (b. 490 B.C.)Zeno, Saint: Bishop of Verona, d. 380.Zenobius, Saint: Bishop of Florence, died probably in 417.Zenonopolis: Titular see of Asia Minor, suffragan of Seleucia, Trachaea in Isauria.Zephyrinus, Pope Saint: Fairly long article on this pontiff, who died in 217.Zephyrium: Titular see in Cilicia.Zeugma: Titular see in Syria.Zeuss, Johann Kaspar: Founder of Celtic philology, an eminent philologist, and studied at the gymnasium of Bamberg. (1806-1856)Ziegelbauer, Magnoald: Historian who took vows at the Abbey of Zwiefalten 21 November, 1707, was ordained priest, 21 March, 1713, and became professor of theology at his monastery.Ziegler, Gregorius Thomas: Bishop of Linz. (1770-1852)Zierikzee, Cornelius van: Franciscan born at Zierikzee, a town in the Province of Zeeland, Holland. (1405-1462)Zigliara, Tommaso Maria: Cardinal, theologian, and philosopher. (1833-1893)Zimmer, Patrick Benedict: Philosopher and theologian. (1752-1820)Zingarelli, Niccolò Antonio: Composer, born at Naples. (1752-1837)Zingerle, Pius: Orientalist, born at Meran, in the Tyrol 1801. Died at the Abbey of Marienberg near Meran in 1881.Zionists: Followers of the movement to segregate the Jewish people as a nation.Zionites: A sect which flourished in the eighteenth century at Ronsdorf in the Duchy of Berg.Zips: Diocese in Hungary.Zircz: Cistercian abbey in Hungary.Zita's Home for Friendless Women, Saint: Founded in New York, by Ellen O'Keefe (Mother Zita) in 1890.Zita, Saint: Short biographical article on the domestic servant, who died in 1271.Zoara: A titular see of Palestina Tertia.Zoega, Jörgen: Archeologist and numismatist. (1755-1809)Zolkiewski, Stanislaus: Chancellor of Poland. (1547-1620)Zonaras, John: Twelfth-century Byzantine chronicler and canonist.Zoque Indians: A Mexican tribe dwelling in the western part of Chipas, north of the Sierra Madre, and part of Tabasco and Oaxaca.Zosimus: Biographical article providing an overview of Zosimus' contributions to Roman history.Zosimus, Pope Saint: Account of his pontificate focuses on his entanglement with the Pelagian controversy.Zucchetto: The small, round skullcap of the ecclesiastic.Zulia, Diocese of: Comprises the State of Zulia in the Republic of Venezuela.Zululand: A territory in South Africa inhabited by the Zulus or Amazulus, who belong to the Bantu family.Zumárraga, Juan de: Franciscan born at Durango in the Basque. Custodian of the convent of Abrojo.Zuni Indians: A Pueblo tribe residing on the bank of the Rio Zuñi near the boundary of New Mexico.Zurbaran, Francisco: Artist born in the suburb of Fuente de Cantos in Estramadure, on the boundaries of Andalusia, Nov., 1598.Zurich: The capital of the Swiss canton of the same name.Zurla, Giacinto Placido: Cardinal Vicar of Rome and writer on medieval geography, born at Legnano of noble parents. (1769-1843)Zwettl: Cistercian abbey in Austria.Zwingli, Ulrich: Founder of the Reformation in Switzerland, born at Wildhaus in Switzerland. (1484-1531)Zwirner, Ernst Friedrich: Architect born at Jakobswalde in Silesia. (1802-1861)