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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · Africa · America · Asia · Oceania

The Church in France

What the Church in France filed in her own name. Every publisher here speaks from France; the global agencies that also report it are on the wire, and every headline leaves for the outlet that carried it.

15 stories · 13 publishers

Wednesday, August 5

7 stories
  1. 01
    Diocese of Metz organizes pilgrimage to La Salette
    discussDioceses3h ago
    Diocese of Metz

    The Community of parishes Sainte-Trinité de l'Albe organized a pilgrimage to La Salette from July 28 to 31, 2026. The pilgrimage included a half-day visit to the abbey of Hautecombe.

    SourcesDiocese of Metz

  2. 02
    Saint Laurent presents poor as Church's treasures
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Diocese of LavalPerspective

    Saint Laurent, a deacon martyr, presents poor and vulnerable people to Roman authorities as the Church's treasures. This event is remembered on his feast day, August 10. The Diocese of Laval reflects on this story.

    SourcesDiocese of Laval

  3. 03
    Diocèse d'Avignon announces Lourdes pilgrimage
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Archdiocese of Avignon

    The Diocèse d'Avignon announces a pilgrimage to Lourdes on August 4, 2026. Bernadette's quote is shared. The pilgrimage is promoted by the diocese.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Avignon

  4. 04
    Diocese of Moulins announces Lourdes pilgrimage 2026
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Diocese of Moulins

    The Diocese of Moulins has announced a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026. Details are available on their website.

    SourcesDiocese of Moulins

  5. 05
    Diocese of Vannes hosts couples awaiting children
    discussDioceses8h ago
    Diocese of Vannes

    The Diocese of Vannes organizes a weekend for couples awaiting children. The event will take place on September 5-6, 2026, at Sainte-Anne d'Auray.

    SourcesDiocese of Vannes

  6. 06
    Diocese of Nice renovates parish halls
    discussDioceses8h ago
    Diocese of Nice

    The Diocese of Nice's Saint-Vincent parish is renovating its parish halls. The new spaces will accommodate children, youth, and community events.

    SourcesDiocese of Nice

  7. 07
    Benedictine nuns of Kergonan host Vacate Deo retreat
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    Diocese of Vannes

    The Benedictine nuns of Kergonan organize a retreat for young women. The retreat, called Vacate Deo, is for women aged 18-35. It takes place from August 24 to 29.

    SourcesDiocese of Vannes

Tuesday, August 4

7 stories
  1. 01
    Priests and families retreat together
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    Diocese of Laval

    The Compagnons de Saint Jean-Baptiste offered spiritual retreats in Mayenne. The first retreat was held in Pontmain from July 26 to 31. A second retreat was held from August 2 to 7.

    SourcesDiocese of Laval

  2. 02
    Widows and widowers meet in Diocese of Saint-Denis
    discussDioceses1d ago
    Diocese of Saint-Denis

    The Alliance Massabielle and Fraternité Notre-Dame de la Résurrection organize a session for widows and widowers. The event takes place from October 23 to 25 at Maison Massabielle. The goal is to discuss their place in the parish and the Church.

    SourcesDiocese of Saint-Denis

  3. 03
    Renovation needed for Sacré-Cœur church
    discussDioceses1d ago
    Diocese of Nice

    The Sacré-Cœur church in Menton requires renovation to preserve its heritage. The church is a spiritual hub for the Notre-Dame-des-Rencontres parish. Renovation efforts are underway.

    SourcesDiocese of Nice

  4. 04
    Archbishop preaches on faith
    discussCatholic Life19h ago
    Archdiocese of StrasbourgPerspective

    A mother seeks Jesus' help for her daughter. The woman's words show knowledge of Jewish tradition. She calls Jesus 'Seigneur, fils de David'.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Strasbourg

  5. 05
    Diocese of Beauvais addresses roof maintenance
    discussDioceses1d ago
    Diocese of Beauvais

    The Diocese of Beauvais discusses the challenge of preserving heritage through roof maintenance. The article appears in the August 2026 edition of Gazette des chantiers. Roof maintenance is a major challenge for the diocese.

    SourcesDiocese of Beauvais

  6. 06
    Pilgrimage at Notre Dame de Vaulry
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    Diocese of Limoges

    The 'Site and Chapelle Notre Dame de Vaulry' association organizes the 163rd pilgrimage. The event takes place on August 15 and 16. The Diocese of Limoges announces the pilgrimage program.

    SourcesDiocese of Limoges

  7. 07
    Pope to visit France
    discussVatican1d ago
    Diocese of Amiens

    Pope Léon XIV will spend four days in France for meetings, prayer, and dialogue. The Diocese of Amiens announces the visit.

    SourcesDiocese of Amiens

Sunday, August 2

1 story · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leon XIV visits France
    discussVatican3d ago

    Pope Leon XIV will make an apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Le HavreDiocese of Nîmes

    Pope Leon XIV will make an apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28, 2026. He will visit Lourdes. The Dioceses of Le Havre and Nîmes invite faithful to join him.

    SourcesDiocese of Le HavreDiocese of Nîmes

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