Vatican news In his message to the participants in the International Meeting for Peace organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio in Paris from September 22 to 24, following the Spirit of Assisi event convened by John Paul II in 1986, Pope Francis invites political leaders to silence their guns and exhorts believers to increase fraternity…
Vatican news Archbishop Emmanuel Gobilliard, the Vatican’s representative for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, speaks with Vatican News about the significance of the interfaith ceremony held Sunday in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, emphasizing its message of universal brotherhood. By Jean-Benoît Harel and Lisa Zengarini During the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, Notre-Dame Cathedral hosted an…
The Holy See expresses its sadness at some scenes that took place during the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, stating that “at a prestigious event where the whole world comes together to share common values, there should be no allusions that ridicule the religious convictions of many people.” VATICAN NEWS The Holy See…
Vatican news In a statement released the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the French Bishops’ Conference praised the “wonderful moments of beauty, joy and emotional richness” that took place, but expressed its thoughts “to Christians around the world who are hurt by the excesses and provocations of certain scenes.” By Jean-Benoît…
Some 200 participants are due to gather in Rome from May 16 to 18 for the international conference “Putting Our Lives on the Line” organized by the Vatican and the French Embassy to the Holy See ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. By Lisa Zengarini As part of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the…
Vatican news Pope Francis thanks the Notre-Dame International Catholic Movement teams dedicated to helping Christian couples for their efforts, stressing that safeguarding marriage protects families and that young couples should not be left alone but should be supported by Christ, community and prayer. Deborah Castellano Lubov “Your work is valuable to the Church,” Pope Francis…
Matteo Bruni, director of the Press Office of the Holy See, answers questions from journalists on the dismissal of Sabine de la Valette, former Sister Marie Ferréol. By Vatican News In response to questions from journalists, the director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, confirmed on Saturday that the Secretariat of…
Vatican news Following the apostolic trip of Pope Francis to Marseille, France, on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings in September 2023, the French Archdiocese is convening the “MED 24 on Migration” to discuss coordinated pastoral efforts on behalf of migrants in the region. By Delphine Allaire and Lisa Zengarini More than six months after…
Vatican news French bishops express their disappointment with President Macron's announcement of a new bill legalizing medical assistance in dying. By Lisa Zengarini After the final adoption of the amendment to the French Constitution making abortion a constitutional right, President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that he would present a bill in May legalizing medical assistance…
The Pontifical Academy for Life issues a statement confirming the French bishops’ opposition to the amendment that would make abortion a constitutional right. By Vatican News The Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV) has expressed its support for the French Church’s strong opposition to a constitutional amendment that would make France the first country to enshrine…