Pilgrimages and Shrines: Paths of Peace, Places of Mercy

The 5th European Congress for Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages and Shrines was held in Lourdes on the eve of Jubilee Year to mark the 150th anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Fides Service - Sept. 11, 2007

October Mission Week celebrated around the Country

Catholics in France are preparing for 'World Mission Week' on Oct. 14-21 which culminates on Mission Sunday Oct. 21. Parishes and church movements all over the country, are encouraged to contribute in prayers and offerings to help the poorer dioceses in the world. 
Mission Week is promoted by the national office of the Pontifical Mission Societies in France and the theme this year is “Sharing the Word you have received”.  "Mission Week is a call and an opportunity to carry on the great tradition of supporting the missions initiated in France by Pauline Jaricot and with personages such as Saint Therese of Lisieux, proclaimed Patroness of Missions 80 years ago”. 
To mark this 80th anniversary parishes religious institutes, schools, church movements, Holy Childhood groups will be involved in special Masses, prayer meetings, formation, sharing of experience… 

Fides Service - July 4, 2007

French Bishops: We cannot ignore to act on Darfur

Statement by the French Bishops on Europe's and France's responsibilities of action in the face of the tragedy of Darfur, Sudan.

Fides Service - Mar. 30, 2007

Abbé Pierre: An extraordinary example for the poor

On the death of Abbé Pierre, 94, defender of the poor and refugees, founder of “Emmaüs” active in France since 1949.

AsiaNews - Jan. 22, 2007