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Altar vandalized, sacred vessels stolen from Sacred Heart Basilica in France
During the night of Nov. 14–15, unidentified persons destroyed the altar and stole sacred vessels from the Sacred Heart Basilica... Read more
Islamist kills teacher at French high school, bishop condemns the terrorist attack
The bishop of Arras, France, Olivier Leborgne, condemned the murder of a teacher by a young Islamist and the terrorist... Read more
French president wants right to abortion added to constitution
In his speech for the 65th anniversary of the French Constitution, President Emmanuel Macron called for abortion to be included... Read more
An evening of letters and rose petals to ask St. Thérèse to pray for ‘the impossible’
Special evenings held around St. Thérèse’s feast day take place throughout the world to encourage people to ask for graces... Read more
Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts to Mary ‘Mediterranean Encounter’ with youth and bishops
After landing in Marseille, France, Sept. 22, the pope made his way to the Basilica of Notre Dame de la... Read more
Couple spends retirement sharing St. Hildegard of Bingen’s wisdom and faith
Through the sale of products and hosting retreats, Claude and Marie France Delpech are helping to bring the renowned saint’s... Read more
Pope Francis: People — not machines — are the value of work
He also said businessmen and businesswomen can contribute to the common good through job creation, especially for young people. Read more
Jean-Louis Georgelin, ‘architect of Notre Dame’s rebirth,’ dies during hiking trip
The military general was appointed to the project in April 2019 and was confident the restoration of the historic cathedral... Read more
Priest brings the prayers of Mary to revive small mountain churches in the Alps
The area is vast and the faithful are few, but one priest is confident that bringing the message of the... Read more
French soccer player Olivier Giroud sends WYD message to 40,000 French pilgrims
The 36-year-old striker sent a message to the youth of France in Lisbon encouraging them to become “missionary disciples” and... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ Marseille visit schedule
In September, the pope will travel to France to meet with young people and bishops from around the world at... Read more
French priest accused of abusing a young girl commits suicide
According to local media France Bleu Nord, the 47-year-old priest was hit by a freight train in the northern region... Read more
Unrest in France: Religious leaders call for dialogue and calm
The French bishops also have proposed a prayer for the restoration of peace in the country. Read more
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community
The 800-page document details findings of an internal investigation into the origins of abuse in the St. John Family. Read more
French ‘backpack hero’ will be special guest at reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
The 24-year-old, praised for stopping a violent attack on a playground, has received a special invitation from French president Emmanuel... Read more
Iconic Mont Saint-Michel Abbey celebrates 1,000 years
Celebrations of the anniversary continue at the iconic historic pilgrimage site until fall of 2023. Read more
Catholic pilgrim goes viral as ‘backpack hero’ after stopping mass stabbing in France
The 24-year-old was praised for protecting children and likely preventing the injury or even death of many more. Read more
French lay group travels to build crosses and restore faith in Ireland
A lay Catholic movement that restores Catholic monuments in France is in Ireland May 5–13 to build crosses with the... Read more
Five French priests martyred in anti-Catholic uprising of 1871 beatified in Paris
“As pastors inspired by apostolic zeal, the priests were united in their witness to the faith to the point of... Read more
