La Croix International

28/05/2024

During a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops on May 20, Pope Francis reportedly used vulgar language to refer to the presence of homos*xual men in seminaries.

28/05/2024

On May 21, during an interview with American broadcaster CBS, Pope Francis closed the door on the ordination of women as deacons. Archbishop Jean-Paul Vesco of Algiers sees at least three main reasons for this refusal, highlighting the complexity of this issue.

23/05/2024

The Durham University report on abuse, released April 30 after a four-year study, highlights the importance of listening to abuse survivors in restoring trust and changing Catholic culture.

Signs of the times. The Durham University report on abuse, released April 30 after a four-year study,highlights the importance of listening to abuse survivors in restoring trust and changing Catholic culture.

23/05/2024

A few days after the death of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a helicopter crash, La Croix International deciphers the historical roots and outlines of “theocracies” — of which the Tehran regime is one of the last modern examples.

A few days after the death of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a helicopter crash,La Croix International deciphers the historical roots and outlines of “theocracies” — of which the Tehran regime is one of the last modern examples.

23/05/2024

Carlo Acutis (1991-2006), beatified in 2020, will soon be canonized. A new miracle attributed to his intercession was recognized May 23. Acutis, who died at 15 from a sudden leukemia, used his great computing skills to serve his passion for the Eucharist.

22/05/2024

Karim Khan, prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, believes that Israel is violating the law by deliberately targeting civilians in the Gaza Strip. The decision is an essential test for the international community, where democracies defend an order based on universal principles and rules.

22/05/2024

At a congress in Rome attended by representatives sent by Beijing, Pope Francis and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin extended a clear olive branch to Chinese authorities, expressing openness to a Catholic Church with a "Chinese face."

22/05/2024

In China, 12 million Chinese Catholics remain a prime target of the Communist Party. Six years after the agreement between the Vatican and Beijing, Catholics, both official and underground, feel abandoned as the situation has “deteriorated” under President Xi Jinping.

21/05/2024

The Vatican announces that the preliminary canonical investigation requested by Pope Francis to examine allegations of s*xual assault against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix will not proceed.

21/05/2024

In an interview with American television network CBS, Pope Francis excluded the possibility of women deacons with holy orders.

21/05/2024

Pope Francis delivered a fiery plea against war, weapons, and the inaction of world leaders in an anti-war speech, calling for a "revolution" to seek peace through dialogue and emphasizing patience as well as the need to face and tackle conflicts head-on for resolution.

21/05/2024

Since 2018, every Pentecost Monday, Mary is celebrated under the title of Mother of the Church, initiated by Pope Francis. All dioceses and parishes officially celebrate this feast, which emphasizes that Mary is both the Mother of Christ and the Mother of the Church.

18/05/2024

A papal bull proclaiming a Jubilee Year in 2025 may, at first glance, seem peculiar, but Pope Francis’ declaration is not only meant as an invitation to hope but also remarkably pertinent in a society often overshadowed by an apocalyptic imagination.

17/05/2024

The Vatican introduces new standards for evaluating supernatural phenomena. The primary importance is now given to popular sentiment of the faithful who come to pray at sites of presumed Marian apparitions.

17/05/2024

More than 11 years into his tenure, Pope Francis is increasingly criticized by opponents who are intensifying their accusations, anticipating the nearing end of his pontificate.

17/05/2024

Rumors of a potential sacrifice of a red cow, necessary for the construction of a third Jewish temple in Jerusalem, have stirred up the internet and religious leaders.

18/03/2024

Concerns rise among religious leaders over the UK's updated extremism definition. The Church of England warns it may disproportionately affect Muslim communities and restrict freedom of speech and worship.

The promotion or advancement of an ideology can now be considered extremist. Until now, action or vocal opposition was required.

18/03/2024

The INIRR's latest report reveals the depth of clergy abuse in France, with victims spanning decades. Efforts to provide support and compensation are underway, recognizing the long journey towards healing.

Report unveils new statistics regarding survivors of s*xual abuse by Catholic priests in France who have come forward to share their stories and ask for reparations