Catholic News

• Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens (OSV News)
  The Archdiocese of Paris has convened a four-month consultation on the rising number of persons seeking baptism. 17,800 catechumens were baptized in France during the Easter Vigil in 2025, including more than 7,400 young people between the ages 11 and 17. “The subject is extremely joyful and motivating,” said Father Maximilien de La Martinière, who […]
• Vatican letter to consecrated persons highlights 'prophecy of presence' in difficult situations (Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life)
  The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has published a brief letter to consecrated men and women, “Prophecy of presence: consecrated life where dignity is wounded and faith is tested.” The dicastery’s letter, published yesterday, referred to the “many consecrated persons called to share complex situations: contexts marked by conflict, […]
• Members of Ukrainian women's organization meet with Pope (Vatican News (Italian))
  Eight members of For Family Values, a Ukrainian women’s organization, met with Pope Leo XIV yesterday at his general audience. “We are here to ask the Pope to continue to invoke peace and pray for our suffering land.” said Natalia Fedorchuk, founder of the organization, which has over 3,000 members. “We promote solidarity initiatives and […]
• European Christian body voices concern over Greenland, affirms self-determination and international law (CEC)
  The Conference of European Churches stated in a recent letter that “Greenland’s future can only be decided by its own people.” “Any change of status without their consent would violate international law, including the UN Charter and the principle of self-determination, and would disregard the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark,” stated the CEC, […]