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French president to push social media ban for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more
Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition
The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more
Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage amid Vatican scrutiny
Organized by the French Notre-Dame de Chrétienté association, the three-day walking journey is set to take place this year from... Read more
French bishops condemn passage of euthanasia bill, call for compassionate alternatives
The amended version of the law was passed on May 27 with 305 votes in favor and 199 against. Read more
French independent abuse authority has compensated nearly 850 victims since 2021
France’s National Independent Authority for Recognition and Reparation’s annual report says the organization has resolved 852 cases, with 99% involving... Read more
Allegations of abuse: Paris public prosecutor’s office will not investigate Abbé Pierre
The Paris public prosecutor’s office has announced that, despite serious allegations of abuse, it will not investigate Abbé Pierre because... Read more
French prime minister’s Catholic faith slammed after his decision to split end-of-life bill
Opponents of the original bill saw it, on the contrary, as a courageous choice that endeavors to respect the plurality... Read more
Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica
During the Dec. 15 trip, the pontiff encouraged the island’s Catholic majority to continue to foster its traditional piety as... Read more
Radical feminist who desecrated Notre Dame Cathedral apologizes to Catholics
In a video posted on social media, Marguerite Stern said she believes that by attacking the Catholic religion, she has... Read more
French diocese to hold ordinations after two-year halt by Vatican
Ordinations were halted by the Vatican in June 2022 following a fraternal visit to the diocese by Archbishop (now Cardinal)... Read more
New abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre prompt organization name change
A Sept. 6 statement released by Emmaus International detailed new allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by Pierre, who founded... Read more
Vatican grants ‘nihil obstat’ to Our Lady of Mercy shrine in France
On Aug. 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) to the miraculous visions and physical healing of... Read more
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. Read more
‘Strong faith and humility’ mark swimmer Katie Ledecky’s life, her former principal says
Those who knew the Maryland native in her youth while she attended Catholic schools describe her as being a bright,... Read more
Famous French priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault and harassment
The famous French priest, who died in 2007, has now been accused of sexual assault and harassment by at least... Read more
In France, the great Jubilee of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-Monial draws crowds
From now until June 27, 2025, the small town of Paray-le-Monial in France will be celebrating a jubilee for the... Read more
Firefighters quell blaze at French cathedral
Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed the incident on social media, sharing an image showing smoke rising from the cathedral’s spire. Read more
Vatican sends letter to French embassy over tribunal decision in nun’s dismissal case
Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni confirmed to reporters the Vatican’s transmission of a diplomatic message to the French... Read more
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said. Read more
French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
A French court has fined Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, PSS, and others for the wrongful dismissal of Sabine Baudin de... Read more
