Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ December 22, 2025 ] Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas News Briefs
  • [ December 22, 2025 ] Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance News Briefs
  • [ December 22, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican employees doing work well gives glory to God News Briefs
  • [ December 22, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor James Misko as bishop of Tucson News Briefs
  • [ December 22, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions News Briefs

France

The Dispatch

Archbishop Aupetit prepares to sue French magazine for defamation

December 16, 2021 Catholic News Agency 11

Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris. / Ibex73 via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Paris, France, Dec 16, 2021 / 06:35 am (CNA).
Archbishop Michel Aupetit said this week that he is preparing to sue a French magazine for defamation.In an interview with … […]

No Picture
News Briefs

French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report

December 1, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Jean-Marc Sauvé speaks at the launch of the Independent Commission on Sexual Abuse in the Church report in Paris, France, Oct. 5, 2021. / Screenshot from CIASE Facebook page.

Paris, France, Dec 1, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
Members of a French Cath… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis meets French President Macron at the Vatican

November 26, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican, Nov. 26, 2021. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Nov 26, 2021 / 08:10 am (CNA).
Pope Francis received President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican for an hour on Friday as France prep… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel

November 25, 2021 Catholic News Agency 3

Cardinal Nichols at Westminster Cathedral on April 18, 2019. / Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

London, England, Nov 25, 2021 / 08:05 am (CNA).
A cardinal said on Thursday that the death of 27 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel is “a tr… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France

November 25, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Members of SOS Calvaires, a group restoring wayside crucifixes across France. / SOS Calvaires.

Rome Newsroom, Nov 25, 2021 / 04:00 am (CNA).
The missionary spirit of young people in France is being rekindled by the surprising success of an asso… […]

Features

The French bishops have only themselves to blame

October 19, 2021 Christopher R. Altieri 19

Alfred Hitchock’s 1953 I Confess! Is one of the master’s lesser-known noir efforts. It tells the story of a Quebecois parish priest who is framed for murder. The film is signature Hitchcock in style, but […]

Analysis

Pope Francis and the French clerical abuse/coverup report

October 8, 2021 Christopher R. Altieri 17

The Catholic Church’s leading expert on sex crimes says the French bishops deserve our gratitude for their willingness to face the disclosure of decades of abuse and coverup. “I think we have to thank the […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Traditional Latin Masses to end in some Houston parishes but continue in others, Cardinal DiNardo says

September 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo at the USCCB autumn General Assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 12, 2018. / CNS photo/Bob Roller

Houston, Texas, Sep 2, 2021 / 17:01 pm (CNA).
Several parishes may continue to celebrate Traditional Latin Masses in the Archdiocese… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Traditionis custodes: Traditional Catholic institutes appeal to French bishops for ‘mediator’

September 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

A Traditional Latin Mass. / Andrew Gardner via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0).

Courtalain, France, Sep 2, 2021 / 08:00 am (CNA).
The leaders of traditional Catholic institutes appealed this week to the French bishops for a “mediator” to address the chall… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

French president visits Catholic church in Iraq damaged by ISIS

August 31, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

French President Emmanuel Macron tours Our Lady of the Hour Church in Mosul, Iraq, Aug. 29, 2021. / Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images.

Rome Newsroom, Aug 31, 2021 / 06:30 am (CNA).
French President Emmanuel Macron met this week with Iraqi Chris… […]

Posts navigation

« 1 … 7 8 9 … 13 »

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • Lessons from the Christmas gospels

    George Weigel December 22, 2025 1
  • Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission

    Catholic News Agency December 22, 2025 1
  • Diagnosing and resisting drip-feed conspiracy parajournalism

    Marcus Peter December 21, 2025 13
  • Bring the wisdom of Saint Peter Canisius to your Christmas party

    Dawn Beutner December 21, 2025 6

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • Lessons from the Christmas gospels
  • New book examines the relationship between Judaism and the Catholic Church
  • Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas
  • Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance
  • Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican employees doing work well gives glory to God
  • Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission
  • Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor James Misko as bishop of Tucson
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Eucharist Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news
  • The Pitchfork Rebel: Define "false narratives". If that evades you, provide three examples you consider problematic. "Parajournalism" is far less a problem than…
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho: Be with us O Mary along the way. Guide every step we take. Saint John Mary Vianney - Pray for…
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho: Life is an exciting pilgrimage. May the Creator continue to love and bless all pilgrims on journey.

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • The Pitchfork Rebel on Diagnosing and resisting drip-feed conspiracy parajournalism
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho on Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho on These are Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intentions for 2026
  • Dr.Cajetan Coelho on Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions
  • J Mcallion on <i>Persona humana at Fifty</i>: Why the Church’s sexual ethics still matter today
Also on CWR
General

Popularity and the Pope

Russell Shaw September 3, 2015 0

Journalists are understandably fond of conflict—after all, it gives them something to talk about. Media coverage and commentary relating to a drop in Pope Francis’ popularity rating in a recent Gallup poll was an illustration […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly