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Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is seen with its spire surrounded by scaffolding Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Paris. The restoration of Notre Dame hits a milestone Friday, Dec. 8, 2023: one year until the cathedral reopens its huge doors to the public. (Thibault Camus/AP.)

A milestone for Notre Dame: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire

Dec 8, 2023
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COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer

Feb 11, 2021
John Leicester

Ex-Vatican envoy’s trial for sex assault begins without him

Nov 11, 2020
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French police quiz child apologists of teacher’s beheading

Nov 8, 2020
John Leicester

Paris priest tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 1, 2020
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At Tour de France, a beacon for fire-damaged Notre Dame

Jul 9, 2019
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In Notre Dame fire, embers of unity for a fractured France

Apr 16, 2019
John Leicester

In France, rebel priest takes on Church bosses on sex abuse

Sep 6, 2018
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Parolin: ‘Deep sorrow’ over SSPX ordinations

Jul 1
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Members of the French parliament in Paris, France, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Credit: Michel Euler/AP.)

Assisted suicide bill clears lower house for third time in France

Jul 1
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Premium article: Japanese cardinal says two days might not be enough for ‘business’ consistories

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