Holy See Press Office declaration on dismissal of nun in France

Holy See Press Office declaration on dismissal of nun in France

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…

Mediterranean country Churches discuss migrant ministry in Marseille

Mediterranean country Churches discuss migrant ministry in Marseille

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…

French bishops decry new bill on assisted-dying

French bishops decry new bill on assisted-dying

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…

PAV on French abortion bill: There cannot be a ‘right’ to taking a human life

PAV on French abortion bill: There cannot be a ‘right’ to taking a human life

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…