Kingdom of France

Francis Xavier, a Navarrese-Basque Jesuit and companion of Ignatius of Loyola, evangelized India, the Moluccas, and Japan in the 16th century before dying in 1552 on the island of Sancian, awaiting entry to China. Patron saint of Catholic missions, he embodies the urgency of the Gospel, cultural encounter, and interreligious dialogue. His incorruptible body rests in Goa, and his spiritual legacy invites us to carry the word of the Gospel with humility and boldness beyond cultural boundaries.

A crucial debate among French Christian thinkers on the relationship between faith and reason: possible dialogue or irreconcilable tension? Historical and contemporary analysis, from Saint Thomas Aquinas to John Paul II, via Leo XIV, Maurice Blondel and Jacques Maritain, highlighting the current epistemological and cultural challenges in the face of secular philosophies.

Discover the Christian vocation in service to the poor according to Saint Vincent de Paul, between charity, spirituality and historical commitment.

A missionary bishop of the 3rd century, he sealed the evangelization of southern Gaul with his blood and became the protector of an entire region. A...

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.

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «They will seize you and oppress you; they will...

Discover the history of Christian martyrs in France, their enduring memory through the centuries, and the inspiration they offer today. Courage, sacrifice, and spiritual commitment: an essential legacy for contemporary faith and society.

Celebration of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a model of faith and wisdom. A young aristocrat of the 4th century, she defied imperial idolatry with her wisdom and courage, offering an example of Christian fidelity and integrity. Her martyrdom and legend, symbolized by the broken wheel and her mystical marriage to Christ, inspire an enlightened and persevering faith. Prayer, meditation, and commitment to living her message today. Mount Sinai Monastery, a place of remembrance and pilgrimage.