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‘Extraordinary courage’: Nun intervenes to stop man stabbing Catholic priest in France
‘She snatched the knife from him while being injured on the forearm,’ said a local politician. Read more
Father Jacques Hamel murder: Catholic archbishop says ‘justice is done’ as 4 are convicted
Three of the defendants reportedly asked for forgiveness during the trial. Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
French parliament votes to extend abortion time limit from 12 to 14 weeks
The bill also extends the practice of surgical abortion to midwives. Read more
More than 800 anti-Christian incidents reported in France in 2021
Investigators identified a total of 1,659 anti-religious acts last year. Read more
French abuse report authors respond to critics who challenged 330,000 victims estimate
A 15-page critique claimed the report lacked ‘scientific rigor.’ Read more
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
The French president made the appeal in a speech to the European Parliament. Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France
The movement is growing — thanks to a cigar-chomping bench press champion. Read more
Traditionis custodes: Traditional Catholic institutes appeal to French bishops for ‘mediator’
The institutes’ superiors appealed for “a human, personal dialogue.” Read more
French president visits Catholic church in Iraq damaged by ISIS
Emmanuel Macron toured Our Lady of the Hour Church in Mosul. Read more
Pope Francis tosses speech to listen to 200 formerly homeless people
The pope asked those present: ‘What do you expect from the Church? Read more
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Catholic priest’s murder in France: List of recent priest killings worldwide
The murder of a French priest on Monday was the latest in a number of killings of priests around the... Read more
Rwandan man suspected of killing French Catholic priest reportedly met Pope Francis in 2016
French Catholic media said the meeting took place during the Jubilee of Mercy. Read more
Who was Fr. Olivier Maire, the Catholic priest murdered in France?
The 61-year-old priest was a popular leader of retreats. Read more
Update: Police question man suspected of murdering Catholic priest in France
Gérald Darmanin wrote: “All my support to the Catholics of our country after the dramatic murder of a priest in... Read more
