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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 divine origin and are “not supernatural.”
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 France on the evening of Sept. 10.
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. 25, the feast day of St. Louis IX, with French altar servers.
Catholic Archbishop in France 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 convicted of rape.
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 pope.
Catholic Bishops in France Request Criminal Probe into Abuse Claims against Emmaus Founder Abbé Pierre
French bishops request criminal investigation into abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre following nine new testimonies against the late priest.
Corsica: Pope Francis Draws President Macron’s Attention to St. Thomas More’s prayer: “Lord, give me 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 pressing international issues.
Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Historic, Shows "sadness and mourning give way to joy": Pope Francis
“Today, sadness and mourning give way to joy, celebration, and praise,” the Holy Father wrote in his message to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.
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 Dame Cathedral.
Pope Francis’ Desire for Olympics is to Foster World Peace, Which is "seriously threatened"
In a message addressed to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris, Pope Francis expressed his fervent desire that the Olympic Games would foster world peace.
Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life
“The Pontifical Academy for Life reiterates that precisely in the era of universal human rights, there cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life,” the academy wrote.
French Bishops Call for Fasting and Prayer as France Enshrines Abortion in Constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution..
Altar Vandalized, Sacred Vessels Stolen from Sacred Heart Basilica in France
During the night of Nov. 14–15, unidentified persons destroyed the altar and stole sacred vessels from the Sacred Heart Basilica in the Archdiocese of Rouen.
Pope Francis: Migrant Crisis Requires Wisdom, not "alarmist propaganda"
Pope Francis on Saturday told an interreligious youth conference in Marseille, France, that the deepening migrant crisis unfolding in the Mediterranean is “a reality of our times” that calls for wisdom and a collaborative response from European nations, not “alarmist propaganda."
Pope Francis: Be Christians Who "leap for joy" in the Face of Life
Pope Francis told those gathered Saturday at a Mass in Marseille, France, to be Christians who “leap for joy” in the face of life’s challenges — with hearts ready to encounter the Lord and others.
Pope Francis: People — not machines — are the Value of Work
Pope Francis told a group of entrepreneurs this week that work’s greatest value comes from human beings, not from machines.
Unrest in France: Religious Leaders Call for Dialogue and Calm
France’s bishops joined other religious leaders over the weekend in responding to the ongoing unrest in their country with a call for peace, dialogue, and a return to calm.
Catholic Clergy in France Set to Carry ID Cards Indicating They're in Good Standing
Catholic clergy in France will soon carry a standardized identification card linked to a national database that shows whether they are currently in good standing and can celebrate Mass and hear confessions.
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas Unveiled at 700th Anniversary of His Canonization
The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas has arrived at the Dominican Convent of Toulouse, France, and placed in a new reliquary as the order celebrates the 700th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in the Catholic Church.
French Cardinal Confesses to Sexual Abuse
A French cardinal said on Monday that he had abused a 14-year-old girl several decades ago and was making himself available to authorities.
