Pope names new Paris archbishop after predecessor’s resignation
Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis has named Archbishop Laurent Ulrich to be the new head of the Roman Catholic Church in Paris, five months after the previous archbishop resigned over reports of a relationship with a woman. Laurent, 70, has been archbishop of the French city of Lille since 2008. The Vatican announced his appointment […]
Pope still has confidence in me, says former Archbishop of Paris
Vatican City Reuters The former Archbishop of Paris, who resigned in December after reports of a relationship with a woman, met Pope Francis and said the Pope renewed his confidence in him, according to an interview published on Friday. “Pope Francis renewed his support for me…he repeated that he considered me a victim of hypocrisy […]
Pope returning home after trip focused on helping migrants
Athens, Greece AP Pope Francis ended his visit to Greece on Monday by encouraging its young people to follow their dreams and not be tempted by the consumerist “sirens” of today that promise easy pleasures. Francis briefly struggled to keep his balance on the steps while boarding the plane bound for Rome when caught by […]
Pope Francis and Macron meet at the Vatican; in separate development, Paris Archbishop offers to resign
Vatican City RNS French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, where they discussed the future of Europe and the results of the COP26 environmental summit in Glasgow in November. Macron and the Pope spoke in private at the Vatican before meeting with Francis’ right-hand man at the Vatican, Cardinal […]
NOTRE DAME: CATHEDRAL MORE THAN A TOURIST ATTRACTION, SAYS PARIS ARCHBISHOP, AS REBUILDING PROPOSALS FLOOD IN
TOM HENEGAN, of Religion News Service, reports on plans to rebuild Notre Dame following the April fire which destroyed its roof and spire…