Patriarch Ilia II, head of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, has died at 93
Patriarch Ilia II of the Georgian Orthodox Church has passed away at the age of 93, marking the end of his nearly 50-year leadership.
War in the Middle East: a call for donations launched by the Church of France
The Church of France has initiated a call for donations to support populations affected by the Middle East conflict during Lent.
War in the Middle East: debris fell on holy sites in Jerusalem after an Iranian strike
Missile and interceptor debris fell in Jerusalem's Old City, near the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, following an Iranian attack.
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine: the Sainte-Thérèse church of Joncherolles burgled, several liturgical objects stolen
A burglary at the Sainte-Thérèse church in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine resulted in the theft of several sacred items, leading to an ongoing police investigation.
Morbihan: Father Guégan's body found more than two years after his disappearance, announces the bishop of Vannes
Father Christophe Guégan's body was discovered in a river in Morbihan, France, more than two years after he went missing amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Boom of Adult Baptisms in France / Young People in a Good Sense Provoked by Islam, the First to Reach for the Bible, Claims One of the First Studies
There is a notable increase in the number of adults choosing to enter the Catholic Church in France ahead of Easter, with preliminary data suggesting nearly 20,000 individuals may be baptized this year.
Paris: Invaluable relic, a piece of the tunic of Saint Vincent de Paul stolen from the church in the 10th arrondissement
A piece of the tunic of Saint Vincent de Paul was stolen from a church in Paris, prompting police investigations.
Lasallian Catholic Schools: 165 victims reported from the 1950s to the early 1990s, according to a collective
A group of former students claims that 165 children suffered sexual and physical abuse in Lasallian Catholic schools from the 1950s to the early 1990s.
Sexual Abuse in Catholic Education in Nantes: 81 of the 102 Reported Cases Are Time-Barred
Out of 102 reported cases of sexual abuse in Nantes, 81 are not subject to investigation due to statutes of limitations.
Where to next for AI? The farm? The Church, even?
The article explores innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, including agriculture and religion, while highlighting its significant environmental costs.
Governance of the Church, Latin Mass... At the Vatican, the Velvet Revolution of Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has initiated a 'velvet revolution' at the Vatican by summoning all 245 of his cardinals for annual discussions on the strategic direction of the Church, unlike his predecessor.
The cross of an unofficial church removed in China, arrests reported in the city of Yayang
Authorities in Yayang, China, have removed the cross from an unofficial church and reported arrests amidst increased surveillance of unregistered religious groups under Xi Jinping's regime.
Funeral of Brigitte Bardot: images of the coffin being transported to the Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Saint-Tropez
Brigitte Bardot's funeral took place on Wednesday in Saint-Tropez, where her son Nicolas greeted her coffin at the entrance of the Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption.
A Dynamic Church: The Jubilee of the Two Popes Attracted 33 Million Pilgrims to Rome
The Catholic jubilee in 2025 drew over 33 million pilgrims from 185 countries to Rome for 35 major events, including a festival for young Catholics and the canonization of the first saint of the millennium.
The English made no prisoners among the French
The article discusses the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War, highlighting its depiction by Enguerrand de Monstrelet and its historical context during a significant church council in Constance.
Amsterdam: the impressive images of a gigantic fire that ravaged a 19th-century church
A gigantic fire devastated a 19th-century church in Amsterdam, coinciding with a tumultuous New Year's Eve in the Netherlands that saw two deaths related to fireworks and unprecedented violence against police.
The funeral of Brigitte Bardot will take place on January 7 in Saint-Tropez
Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held on January 7 at the Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Saint-Tropez, following a private burial as announced by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
Brother Matthew, Prior of Taizé: "A spring of the Church is coming"
In an interview, Brother Matthew discusses the upcoming gathering of over 15,000 youths in Paris for a pilgrimage of trust and emphasizes the importance of prayer for peace amid ongoing conflicts in Europe.
Thefts in churches in the north and east of France: three men convicted
Three men were sentenced for a series of thefts and damages in churches across northeastern France.