Fear not, little flock

A pageant during a recent papal visit to France honored the nation's spiritual history by depicting various saints in their missionary roles. The presentation included figures such as Joan of Arc, Vincent de Paul, and Thérèse of Lisieux.

Kate Cleary of The Catholic Weekly noted that while the secular press focused on youth protests in the streets, it provided no coverage of this tribute to France's religious legacy. Cleary observed that although Catholicism has a diminished role in France's secular culture, the young people participating in the pageant represent a source of hope for the Church.