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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
Paris’ Sacre-Coeur Basilica to be classified as a protected historic monument
Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris is expected to receive classification as a protected historic monument by France’s Minister of Culture. Read more
French archbishop criticizes push to pass bioethics law amid pandemic
The archbishop of Paris has criticized the French parliament’s decision to debate a controversial bioethics bill which would increase access to... Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral to broadcast crown of thorns veneration on Good Friday
One year after the world watched the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris burn, the Archbishop of Paris will display the... Read more
Disagreements escalate over Notre-Dame rebuilding project
Tensions are reportedly running high between French authorities overseeing the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, as they create plans... Read more
Europe heatwave could damage Notre-Dame, architect warns
Almost four months after a fire destroyed the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris, officials are concerned that the building is... Read more
French lawmakers pass bill on Notre-Dame; new report says cathedral nearly collapsed during fire
France’s Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill on the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral— three months after a fire destroyed the... Read more
