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Woman charged in foiled attack on Notre Dame cathedral
A woman was charged over the weekend by French authorities in connection with an alleged terrorist plot to attack Notre... Read more
Overturn of burkini ban does not end France's cultural debate
The lifting of a controversial burkini ban in one beach town along the French Riviera may signal an end to... Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
A 'cry of hope' after the death of Father Hamel
At a Mass said for the victims of Tuesday's church attack in France, the Archbishop of Paris appealed for hope... Read more
French pilgrims pedal their way to World Youth Day
Pilgrims from across the globe travel to World Youth Day by plane, train and automobile. But not Victor Jacquemont, Antoine... Read more
Nun who escaped with her life talks about ISIS attack in France
Sister Danielle, one of the religious who was held hostage by ISIS at a church in France, was able to... Read more
French bishops declare day of fasting after priest's murder
In response to the murder of Father Jacques Hamel by believed Islamic State sympathizers, the French bishops have designated Friday,... Read more
Pope condemns 'absurd violence' after priest is killed in French church
Pope Francis has decried the “absurd violence” which has left an elderly priest dead after his church in northern France... Read more
Pope leads prayers for victims of Nice attack
On Sunday, Pope Francis led the crowds in St. Peter's Square in prayers for the victims of Thursday's attack in... Read more
Pope Francis tells poor they are 'the treasures of the Church'
On Wednesday Pope Francis met with a group of poor and disabled pilgrims, calling them the “treasures of the Church,”... Read more
France might not have any Jews in the future – and here's why
An increasingly violent wave of anti-Semitic words and acts in France threatens the very existence of Jewish communities there, one... Read more
Using God’s name to justify violence is 'blasphemy,' Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis again expressed shock and sorrow for Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, condemning the acts as an... Read more
UPDATED: Pope calls Paris terrorist attacks part of 'piecemeal WWIII'
The acts of terrorism which took place in Paris Friday night are the latest part in what Pope Francis has... Read more
Catholics unite in prayer as Paris terror siege continues
Amid devastating attacks at locations throughout Paris, Church leaders are calling for prayer. Read more
The miracle behind the canonization of the parents of St Therese of Lisieux
Seven-year-old Carmen has an extraordinary story. Because of her Blessed Louis Martin and Zelie Guerin, the parents of Saint Therese... Read more
French bishops: Don't euthanize paralyzed man
Bishop Thierry Scherrer of Laval, France, and the Bioethics Committee of his diocese are pleading with doctors at a hospital... Read more
A warning for Europe: court ruling undermines right to life guarantees for comatose
The European Court of Human Rights’ recent decision to allow the removal of a comatose French man’s intravenous feeding tube... Read more
A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes
After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more
Amid string of break-ins, Bishop of Ars removes Blessed Sacrament from parishes
Bishop Pascal Roland of Belley-Ars in France has ordered that the Blessed Sacrament be removed from all chapels and churches... Read more
French imams: Muslims must condemn 'barbaric' attack on newspaper
Two French imams visiting the Vatican have called on Muslims to respond to the deadly attack on the satirical newspaper... Read more
