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OSV News recently covered a range of significant events related to Mary, including the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after its 2019 fire, and the confirmation of a new miracle at Lourdes. These stories were part of their broader coverage during the week.
On December 8, Notre Dame Cathedral held its inaugural Mass, marking its first public opening since the fire. The Mass included the consecration of a new bronze altar by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris. He invited attendees to "participate in the joy of the believers here who give glory to God for having found their mother church."
In Lourdes, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon of Liverpool announced that a British soldier wounded during World War I was granted the 71st miracle at the Marian shrine.
President-elect Donald Trump's administration reportedly plans to reverse policies preventing ICE arrests at sensitive locations like churches. NBC News reported on this planned policy change.
The Catholic University of America launched a program called the Cluny Institute, aimed at fostering dialogue between academia, religion, and technology. Founder Luke Burgis noted the fragmentation between these sectors and emphasized collaboration.
Pope Francis urged spiritual renovation ahead of Jubilee 2025 amidst Rome's infrastructure projects. On December 8, he prayed before a statue of Mary near the Spanish Steps, maintaining a tradition dating back to 1949.
