Religious procession

Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, from November 27 to December 2, 2025, emphasizes a message of peace, Christian unity, and interreligious dialogue. This ecumenical pilgrimage, marked by the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik, aims to strengthen peaceful coexistence in a historically complex region, while also engaging with local populations, particularly young people.

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.

Saint Edmund, king and martyr of East Anglia in the 9th century, embodies loyalty and courage in the face of Viking invasions. His story inspires us to remain steadfast in our faith despite hardship. Discover his life, his legend, and how his example continues to be a call to faithfulness today.

Discover Saint Aude, a faithful disciple of Saint Genevieve in 5th-century Paris. A discreet figure of early Christianity in Gaul, she is a symbol of spiritual friendship, humble service, and peace. Her legend, rooted in the Île-de-France region, reminds us of the importance of fidelity, justice, and trust in God in our daily lives.

The Feast of the Dedication of a Church celebrates not only the consecration of a building, but also the holiness of the Christian people called to become "living stones." This rite, rich in symbolism, unites stone and flesh, the visible and the invisible, and renews the spiritual vocation of the Christian community to be the living temple of God.

Saint Willibrord, an English monk and Bishop of Utrecht in the 8th century, evangelized Frisia and Denmark with patience and gentleness. Founder of Echternach Abbey, he united faith and civilization, supported by the Frankish court. His mission inspires peace, fidelity, and attentiveness in the proclamation of the Gospel to the farthest reaches of the North.

Discover the life and legacy of Saint Leonard of Noblat, a 6th-century hermit in the Limousin region, liberator of captives, and founder of a town. His example of freedom, mercy, and service continues to inspire pilgrims and believers on the Way of St. James. A spiritual call to break inner chains and live in love and reconciliation.

Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639), a Dominican tertiary friar from Lima, embodies humility and service. The son of a Spanish nobleman and a former slave, he cared for the poor, the sick, and animals without distinction, transforming contempt into charity, and was canonized in 1962. His example invites us to serve discreetly, to heal the wounds of contempt, and to recognize the dignity of every person. Prayer, concrete actions, and meditation are recommended to keep his memory alive.