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Majority of Australian and French priests are thriving, reports say
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Paris archbishop recalls jihadist massacre 10 years ago, offers hope
Ten years ago on Nov. 13, armed jihadists stormed the Bataclan concert hall in Paris and elsewhere in the city,... Read more
Vatican declares alleged apparitions of Jesus in France ‘not supernatural’
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared that alleged apparitions of Jesus in France do not have a... Read more
Thousands of European scouts make pilgrimage to France
A total of 3,500 scouts and adult leaders from 13 European countries made a pilgrimage to the French town of... Read more
French bishop denounces euthanasia as contradicting ‘immemorial law’: ‘You shall not kill’
French Bishop Philippe Christory pointed out that the essence of an advanced civilization “is to promote life and support the... Read more
Christian in wheelchair killed while livestreaming his faith in France
A 45-year-old Iraqi Christian who fled his homeland to escape Islamist persecution was stabbed to death in Lyon in southern... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Lack of priests is a ‘great misfortune’ for the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV said the shortage of priests is “a great misfortune” for the Catholic Church during an audience Aug.... Read more
French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape, asks for forgiveness
Archbishop Guy de Kirimel of Toulouse, France, has reversed his decision to appoint as chancellor of the archdiocese a priest... Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes more than 6 million visitors since reopening
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has become the most visited place in France. Since reopening its doors, it has welcomed... Read more
How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal
The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more
Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth
The French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase... Read more
Report: Attacks on Catholics increasingly common and tolerated in Europe and Latin America
Attacks against Christians, especially Catholics, are on the rise in both Europe and Latin America, according to various reports from... Read more
Paris Grand Mosque rector proposes to Pope Francis a meeting between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the... Read more
French bishops request criminal probe into abuse claims against Abbé Pierre
French bishops request criminal investigation into abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre following nine new testimonies against the late... Read more
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
The 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several... Read more
First Mass celebrated in restored Notre Dame cathedral
The archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, on Dec. 8 celebrated the first Mass during which the altar of the restored... Read more
Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’
“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop... Read more
U.S. President-elect Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to travel to Paris on Dec. 7 to attend the grand reopening of Notre... Read more
U.S. churches to ring bells for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
In a social media post, the USCCB wrote that as the cathedral reopens its doors, “local churches in the U.S.... Read more
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