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Pope Francis held the traditional annual meeting with those who work in the Roman Curia Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Paris Foreign Missions Society Publishes Its Report on Sexual Abuses

The Superior General of the Foreign Missions expressed “graveness, sadness and indignation” when receiving the Report. However, this exercise of self-evaluation not only intends to acknowledge past errors, but also to establish solid bases for the future.The Report is not just a diagnostic but gives recommendations to implement a culture of protection, which encompasses all levels of the organization.

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

From Saddam to Assad, the collapse of regimes and the danger of an ‘Iraqisation’ in Syria

In an exclusive sit down with AsiaNews, Prof. Saad Salloum draws a parallel between the overthrow of the Rais in Iraq and the flight of the Syrian dictator. In both cases it took 13 years for their ouster to ‘drain’ the resources around the leader. Baghdad must ‘take tangible measures to ensure the recovery of the new Syria’ starting with the fight against drugs. Limit the role of Turkey and Iran, set up a reconstruction fund.

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Most celebrate Christmas, few know what they celebrate: surprising revelations from a study

While the majority of Americans celebrate Christmas, understanding of its biblical roots is lacking. According to a 2018 Lifeway study, only 22% of U.S. adults believe they could accurately and entirely retell the Nativity story from memory. Another 31% say they could recount it but might miss some details or get others wrong. About 25% could only provide a general summary, while 17% admit they couldn’t recount the story at all.

Good News•Local Church

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.