Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France October 8, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Just days after Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 apostolic visit to France, scenes of unrest have replaced the atmosphere of unity and peace that marked the papal trip.
Pope’s words in France are encouragement to not give up the fight against ‘deadly laws’ October 1, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s forceful defense of human life during his Sept. 25-27 visit to France has reignited debate over the country’s newly approved assisted-dying law, which lawmakers had largely considered settled after its passage in July.
Mother: Pope’s blessing of special needs daughter recognizes ‘segment of humanity often set aside’ October 1, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A photograph of Pope Leo XIV blessing Marie-Garance, a 10-year-old girl in a blue dress who has multiple disabilities, went viral after the pope encountered her in Paris Sept. 26.
Pope encourages French youth to seek holiness during visually rich stadium vigil September 28, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV urged 80,000 young people gathered at the Stade de France Sept. 25 to pursue holiness, peace and a “living relationship with Jesus” during an evening prayer vigil that showcased the diversity of France’s Catholic youth.
Pope Leo to visit migration center in Paris that welcomes all, no matter their legal status September 26, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Pope Leo XIV will open his second day in Paris with a special visit. On Sept. 26, he will cross the threshold of Maison Bakhita, a facility run by the Archdiocese of Paris dedicated to providing shelter for people in extreme need, most often migrants.
Pope Leo XIV to make historic first veneration of ‘holy tunic,’ highlighting Christian unity September 24, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will make history during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France as the first pope to venerate the Holy Tunic of Argenteuil, the relic long believed to be the seamless robe worn by Christ during his Passion.
French Church awaits ‘breath of new life’ from Pope Leo XIV’s visit September 16, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News With a little over a week left in France to welcome Pope Leo XIV, the country’s Catholics hope for a “breath” of “new life” into their Church from the pope.
Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause September 12, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will put Europe and peace in the spotlight on Sept. 28, when he visits Metz as part of his trip to France from Sept. 25 to 28.
Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title July 17, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News As the July 19 World Cup final approaches, players from two historically Catholic nations can count not only on the prayers of their fans, but also on a rich web of Catholic threads surrounding the showdown between Spain and Argentina.
French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history July 16, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News France’s bishops are strongly criticizing a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalize “assisted dying.”
France’s traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism July 7, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News French Catholics attached to the traditional Latin Mass but loyal to Rome are expressing deep sadness after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the group in schism and excommunicate six SSPX bishops.
French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key ‘assisted-dying’ vote June 23, 2026By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The bishops of France are urging the faithful to take part in a prayer novena that began June 21, as lawmakers move closer to a pivotal vote on legislation that could permanently legalize “assisted dying” in the country.
