French lawmakers legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide
After two years of fierce debate, the French National Assembly has officially passed a controversial bill legalizing euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Cécile Séveirac
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The French teen who hauled a 77-lb cross up a mountain
After a summit cross was destroyed in the Pyrenees, one 18-year-old decided to replace it himself.
The “princess” who charmed the Paris Marathon
At first, it looked like a moment of lighthearted spectacle, but what followed was something far more meaningful.
Exorcists ask Pope Leo for more priests trained to cast out devil
The International Association of Exorcists warned of the growing number of demonic possessions linked to the occult.
Lucinda Riley’s ‘Seven Sisters’: A legacy beyond the page
Few novels are passed from friend to friend with quite the same insistence as 'The Seven Sisters,' and its story now stretches far beyond the final chapter.
French Senate rejects assisted dying (for now), adopts palliative care
On January 28, the French Senate rejected the assisted dying bill, which will return to the National Assembly, and adopted a law promoting palliative care.
Cardinal cancels school debts for Holy Land families
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem announced on September 14 that he would cancel all debts families owed to Patriarchate schools for years before the Jubilee of Hope.
Wine is renewing this French shrine—and the local economy
The ‘Compagnons du Sens’ association’s work supports both the local economy and the restoration of the Marian shrine of Notre-Dame de Nize.
Oldest Franciscan hermitage in France is finding new life
The 800-year-old hermitage of La Cordelle is experiencing an increase in visitors and vocations. To preserve and improve it, a restoration project has begun.
2 friends bring Byzantine chant to the world on social media
They don't dance, crack jokes, or follow the latest trends, but two young Orthodox Christians have racked up millions of views on TikTok and other platforms.
Leo XIV’s gift to Sacré-Cœur for its 150th anniversary
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the laying of the first stone of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris, an exceptional jubilee is beginning.
The amazing way this couple was called to adopt
Stéphanie and Nicolas received an inner call to adopt a child with Down syndrome. A year later, Mathis came into their lives, and “has never been a burden.”
New details of St. Thérèse’s death made available
Scientists have discovered an additional factor that led to greater suffering in the final days of the "Little Flower's" short life.
Ilona and Melvin, soon to be baptized: ‘Our faith becomes the cement of our couple’
With four Sacraments on the way, the future groom recalls the words of Bl. Charles of Habsburg, proclaiming, "now we must lead each other to Heaven."
Livia, soon to be baptized: ‘Jesus occupies my whole life’
Livia was born into a non-practicing Catholic family and became a Muslim for two decades, but came back to the Church through her husband and his family.
Louis, soon to be baptized, has ‘finally found God’
Today, Louis talks about his quest for meaning. “I no longer seek God; I’m with him or he’s with me, but I’m never alone. I’ve found a confidant and a friend.”
Abbey of Faremoutiers, a home for nuns who need special care
The Benedictine abbey of Faremoutiers (Seine-et-Marne, France) has the mission of welcoming nuns who are weakened by age or psychological trauma.
Crown of Thorns returns to Notre Dame of Paris
Perhaps the greatest relic of Christianity, the Crown of Thorns, made its grand return to Notre Dame of Paris on December 13 during a solemn and fervent procession.
How Jesus’ crown of thorns ended up at Notre Dame
From the Holy Land to Constantinople (now Istanbul), Venice, and Paris: the relic believed to be Jesus' crown of thorns took a long route to the cathedral.
Professional illuminator depicts Notre Dame Cathedral fire
Marie Lefèvre, 28, is a professional illuminator, a rare and ancient craft. She shares her passion for illumination with her 45,000 followers on Instagram.
