The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, Pope Francis said.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, pope says
French police arrest cathedral volunteer who confesses to Nantes fire
French police have charged a cathedral volunteer with “destruction and damage by fire” in connection to the blaze.
French police suspect arson was cause of fire at Nantes cathedral
The blaze broke out in three places in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul July 18.
Fire ravages historic California mission, but community vows to rebuild
The fire that ravaged Mission San Gabriel Arcángel church in the predawn hours of July 11 left behind a haunting scene.
Fire drill at Mass? Oregon parish would rather be safe than sorry
“Evacuation drills and early detection of an emergency are key to everyone’s safety.”
Texas author’s book a ‘love letter’ to Paris cathedral, the French people
A testament to the great Notre-Dame de Paris, “The Girl and the Cathedral” is a beautiful retelling of the history of the “greatest flower of Paris” and the “garden of people” who grew around it.
Fire damages St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in St. Cloud
No one was inside the school at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries. The damage was confined to the interior southeast entry area.
Melrose parish breaks ground for new church
Members of the committees working on the project gathered under and around a small tent on the future site for a blessing and photos as some parishioners watched from their cars because of the pouring rain.