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Francis Xavier, apostle to the ends of the earth

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.

«The Lord will prepare a feast and will wipe away the tears from all faces» (Isaiah 25:6-10a)

Discover how the prophet Isaiah reveals the ultimate Christian hope: a divine feast where God transforms our tears into life, abolishing death for all.

When an American pope gives hope to Lebanese youth: the message that is transforming a country in crisis

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, gives hope to Lebanese youth during a historic visit to Bkerké in December 2025. In a Lebanon in deep crisis, marked by the Beirut explosion, economic collapse and interreligious tensions, his message of encouragement, peace and solidarity inspires thousands of young people to believe in their ability to change the course of history.

When hope rises from the rubble: The Lebanese Church in the fight for justice

Five years after the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, the Lebanese Catholic Church continues its fight for justice and support for the victims. Through humanitarian aid, a living memory, advocacy against impunity, and a message of peace conveyed notably by the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV, it remains a moral and social pillar in a Lebanon mired in profound crisis. Despite political, economic, and regional obstacles, the Church embodies the hope and resilience of a wounded nation, refusing to abandon the quest for truth and dignity.

«Many will come from the east and the west and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of heaven» (Mt 8:5-11)

Discover how the profound and humble faith of a Roman centurion amazed Jesus, revealing that radical trust in God transcends all ethnic, religious, and social boundaries. This Gospel invites us to a universal, intelligent, and confident faith that opens wide the doors of the Kingdom to everyone, without exception. A powerful teaching for our spiritual life, our prayer, and our welcome in the Church today.

When the Pope Plays Chess: The Three Days That Redefined Interreligious Dialogue in Istanbul

On November 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul, promoting interreligious dialogue and Christian unity in the face of current challenges, in a sensitive diplomatic context with Turkey.

The Christian vocation in service to the poor: Saint Vincent de Paul revisited today

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

Saint Saturnin, the first witness of the faith in Toulouse

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...