The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP), a society founded in 1988 and dedicated to the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass Photo: FSSP

PHOTO GALLERY: The traditional Chartres pilgrimage breaks records. Here are the surprising figures that challenge the European narrative of religious decline

What most surprised was not merely the size of the crowd — larger even than last year’s 19,000 pilgrims — but its demographic profile. According to an internal study conducted among 4,610 participants, the average age of the pilgrims was only 22 years old. By comparison, the average age of practicing Catholics in France today is approximately 57.

Warren’s Conversion at 73: The Rosary That Changed His Life

The Holy Rosary can be a very concrete means of spiritual accompaniment, helping the sick person and sometimes their family. For some, it allows them to experience the end of life with theological hope, comfort, and closeness, alleviating suffering and beautifully accompanying others: this was the case for Warren.