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PHOTO GALLERY: Jesus’ crown of thorns returns to Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral

The return of the Crown of Thorns is part of a series of celebrations marking the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, which reopened its doors last Saturday after extensive reconstruction efforts. For the faithful and for Paris, the moment is both symbolic and deeply moving—a testament to the enduring spirit of one of the world’s most iconic churches.

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PHOTO GALLERY: West Africa dedicates a new shrine to St. John Paul

Forty years ago, Pope St. John Paul II highlighted the urgency of adapting evangelization to meet the challenges of modern society. Inspired by his words, the Marian Fathers established their mission in Cameroon in 1999, building their first church in Atok and a seminary in Ngoya. The small chapel they constructed in Minkama in 2014 became their third significant undertaking in the region.

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Spanish Bishops Denounce Intergenerational Healing Practices

The note underscores that intergenerational healing, despite its growing popularity among some faithful, lacks grounding in Catholic doctrine. It links the practice to a controversial belief that sins or spiritual burdens can be inherited through ancestral lines, causing physical, psychological, or spiritual ailments. Advocates often propose that such «curses» can be broken through specific prayers, Eucharistic celebrations, or exorcisms focused on one’s ancestors

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Macron in the square, the archbishop in the cathedral, the Pope in the Vatican: this is what the reopening of Notre Dame will be like

While the reopening will feature grand ceremonies, President Emmanuel Macron will notably speak “outside” the cathedral, following months of debate over the role of state and church in such a sacred setting. His decision reflects a compromise aimed at respecting the spiritual sanctity of the venue while acknowledging its cultural and national significance.