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French Dominican friar created the motto for the Olympic Games
The motto of the modern Olympic Games, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” was coined by French Dominican friar Louis Henri Didon in... Read more
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: 'Win the medal of fraternity'
Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... 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
LEGO announces Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral set
LEGO announced on May 7 a Lego set of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral alongside a set of the Mona Lisa... Read more
Pope Francis names an auxiliary bishop for Paris
The Vatican Press Office announced Oct. 17 that Pope Francis has appointed Father Emmanuel Tois as a new auxiliary bishop... 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
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Former archbishop of Paris under investigation for sexual assault is ‘outraged but serene’
In a statement issued Jan. 3, the Archdiocese of Paris said it was not “able to verify whether the facts... Read more
New Catholic archbishop of Paris invokes ‘synodal spirit’ at installation Mass
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich is the 142nd archbishop of Paris. Read more
Will Archbishop Ulrich lead the Catholic archdiocese of Paris in a new direction?
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich has extensive experience of Church governance. 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
France’s heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral’s interior
The committee expressed two reservations about the plan. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Michel Aupetit, 70, has led the archdiocese since 2018. 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
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said... Read more
Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral launches appeal for interior restoration
The cathedral is scheduled to reopen for worship in April 2024. Read more
Paris archbishop laments attack on Catholics honoring city’s martyrs
A video posted on social media showed men punching and kicking Catholics taking part in a procession. Read more
St. John Paul II bust vandalized outside Polish Catholic church in Paris
An unidentified perpetrator poured red paint over the sculpture of the pope who was canonized in 2014. Read more
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Paris archbishop opens canonical proceedings against parish over maskless Masses
Archbishop Michel Aupetit’s decision was made public the day after Paris police opened an investigation into the parish. Read more
Why the Archbishop of Paris closed an experimental pastoral center
An experimental pastoral center in the heart of the French capital closed down on March 1 on the instructions of the... Read more
Notre-Dame choir to return to fire-damaged cathedral for Christmas concert
Notre-Dame Cathedral choir will return to the damaged cathedral on Christmas Eve to perform a concert that will be broadcast... Read more
