Tag: Religion
Three months before the cathedral reopens, the bells of Notre-Dame are making their return to Paris
Three months before the official reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, eight completely renovated bells have arrived in the French capital. The return of these eight bells from the north tower…
Emmaüs must carry out “work to raise awareness of what Abbé Pierre was able to do”
New complaints against Abbé Pierre in France, a man of the Church and fervent defender of the poorest. Seventeen new testimonies of sexual assault have been identified, in addition to…
Documents reveal how Abbé Pierre silenced those who wanted to denounce him
After 17 new accusations of sexual assault against Abbé Pierre were revealed last week, letters from the prelate reinforce the words of the alleged victims. An article published Monday, September…
Abbé Pierre targeted by 17 new accusations of sexual violence
Seven weeks after the first revelations, Abbé Pierre, who died in 2007, is the target of 17 new testimonies accusing him of sexual violence allegedly committed between the 1950s and…
The faithful in the hope of a rapid reopening of their place of worship closed by the authorities
In Rwanda, more than 5,600 places of worship have been closed by the authorities in recent weeks for failure to comply with standards imposed in a 2018 law. Hygiene, safety…
Religion in prison and secularism: the role of prison chaplains
Religion plays an important role in prison. It can represent a space of appeasement, confidence, and socialization for prisoners, with visits related to worship. In France, prison chaplains are a…
JO 2024: in the Olympic village, a chaplaincy at the service of athletes
For some athletes, it is impossible to compete in the Olympic Games without spiritual support. Practicing a religion can be central to an athlete’s preparation or well-being. In the Olympic…
French and European far right outraged after opening ceremony
The ceremony held on the Seine with dance and song numbers was sometimes surprising. Many people from the far right, both French and European, were outraged, particularly because of the…
an expedition in search of the mysterious treasure of the Jagannath temple
It is an archaeological and spiritual mission that began in Orissa, India. The treasure of the Jagannath temple, amassed from the 12th century and sealed since 1978, will be inspected…
Images of the fire at Rouen Cathedral hijacked by far-right accounts
The investigation is still ongoing after a fire broke out on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Rouen Cathedral in northwestern France. The fire started on the spire’s renovation site, which…