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«Salvation is nearer to us» (Romans 13:11-14a)

Romans 13:11-14a: A call to awaken from spiritual slumber, cast off the darkness, and put on Christ, for salvation is near. Urgency and hope at the heart of Advent.

Catherine Labouré, a humble and visionary servant

The Burgundian peasant woman who kept the secret of a Marian mission for 46 years. Paris, 1876. A nun dies in the anonymity of a hospice. Her fellow nuns nicknamed her...

Christians of Türkiye: a minority faith, an indomitable hope at the heart of a founding land

A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.

The Eucharist explained simply: meaning, symbols and spiritual power

The Eucharist is a central sacrament of Christianity, symbolizing the real presence of Christ through the bread and wine, his body and blood. Instituted at the Last Supper, it unites believers in his death and resurrection. Its liturgy includes the Word of God and the consecration, nourishing faith and spiritual life. This sacrament strengthens the unity of the faithful and their inner conversion. The various Christian denominations differ in their understanding of it, but all recognize its profound spiritual significance.

Honor the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam, witnesses of faith and courage

Honor the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam, witnesses of faith and courage. Canonized in 1988, André Dung Lac and his 116 companions suffered persecution between 1745 and 1862 for their devotion to Christ. Their example inspires fidelity and strength in the face of adversity. Discover their story, spiritual message, prayers, and commemorations.

«For you the Sun of Righteousness will rise» (Mal 3:19-20a)

Discover hope according to Malachi: from the purifying fire to the healing Sun of justice, a prophecy to transform our view of the end times.

Saint Josaphat unites faith

Discover the life and witness of Saint Josaphat Kuncewycz (1580-1623), bishop and martyr, architect of unity between East and West. His commitment to Christian reconciliation in 17th-century Ruthenia continues to inspire a call for peace and communion in the face of divisions.

Angelus: Christ, the true sanctuary of God

Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, reminded everyone that the true sanctuary of God is Christ, who died and rose again. More than a building, the Temple is a living body, an invitation to live the faith as a profound relationship with Christ and to become, in turn, living stones of the Church.