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Photos of the Week: March 15, 2021
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.
Pursuing a journalism of truth and peace around the world
This month, which is Catholic Press Month, is a good time to reflect on Pope’s Francis’ Communications Day message and its importance for Catholic journalists around the world as they strive to report the truth and combat fake news in all of its forms.
Assassinated French priest joins procession of martyrs, pope says
To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a special requiem Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths claiming allegiance to the Islamic State.
Slain French priest was attack on ‘all of us,’ imam said
Father Jacques Hamel’s gruesome murder in northern France July 26 — by men claiming allegiance to the Islamic State — prompted sorrow and outrage from Muslim leaders around the world.
Pope expresses shock over violence in French church
“With pain and horror” for the “absurd violence,” Pope Francis expressed his condemnation of “every form of hatred” and offered his prayers for all those involved.
Pope calls attack on Nice act of ‘blind violence’
The pope expressed his “deep sorrow” and “spiritual closeness” with the French people.