Archbishop Verny, 59, may be new to the universal church, yet he is a well-known figure in France, remembered for his firm stand against abusers.
Caroline de Sury
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Notre Dame prepares to reopen towers’ tour with return of famed statues of saints to rooftop
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“Jesus reminded Margaret Mary of his love for mankind at a time when God was often perceived as distant.”
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Samuel Pruvot believes that there is a revival of Catholicism now, with an increasing commitment from practicing Catholics.
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The first stone of the basilica shining on top of Montmartre hill was laid precisely on June 16, 1875.
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Pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres this Pentecost weekend will have a record 19,000 pilgrims with 2,000 more on a waiting list.
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With France poised to vote on a controversial “assisted dying” bill May 27, the country’s Catholic bishops launched a public campaign urging Catholics to speak out.
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Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonization with three days of solemn celebrations May 16-18.
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In southern France, a legacy of martyrdom accompanied the loss of the papacy’s temporal power in France.
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On display until May 11, the relic has drawn intense devotion, particularly following the recent death of Pope Francis.