People must continue to recognize the sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who liberated Europe from “Nazi barbarism,” but also should not forget the German soldiers “dragged into this drama,” Pope Francis said.
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On D-Day Anniversary, Pope Says Attacking Peace is a Grave Sin
Marking 80 years since some 4,400 Allied troops “heroically gave their lives” to the cause of freedom by storming the beach in Normandy, D-Day commemorations remind the world that disrupting peace in pursuit of worldly interests is a grave sin, Pope Francis said.
As France Welcomes D-Day Veterans, Bishop Recalls Religious Sisters Lost in Allied Bombing
It was an emotional welcome when 48 veterans from around the U.S. arrived at the Deauville-Normandy Airport June 4 on board a special flight from Atlanta to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6.
Pope Encourages Young Priests to Rely on Each Other in Times of Crisis
The first years of priesthood are challenging, and the best way to survive and thrive is through closeness to God, to one’s bishop, one’s fellow priests and to one’s parishioners, Pope Francis told priests who have been ordained less than 10 years.
Bishops Congratulate Mexico’s New President; Country Elects First Female to Top Office
Mexico’s bishops congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, who overwhelmingly won Mexico’s presidential election to become the country’s first female president — a historic accomplishment overshadowed by the killing of candidates and questions over the future of the country’s democratic institutions.
Pope to Hold Consistory July 1 on Canonization of Carlo Acutis, Others
Although Pope Francis usually takes the month of July off — except for leading the recitation of the Angelus on Sundays — he will hold a consistory with cardinals in Rome July 1 for the final approval of the canonization of several sainthood candidates, according to the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.
Real Madrid, Europe’s Best Soccer Team, Offers Championship Trophy to Virgin of Almudena
The archbishop of Madrid received unusual guests June 2 as Europe’s best soccer team, Real Madrid, came to the Spanish capital’s St. Mary the Royal of the Almudena Cathedral to offer its championship trophy to Mary.
Pope Francis Invites Catholics to Join Him in Praying for Refugees This Month
Pope Francis’s prayer intention for the month of June is for those who have been forced to flee their home countries “because of war or poverty.”
Corpus Christi Procession is Not Sign of Pride But Invitation, Pope Says
When Catholics carry the Eucharist through the streets, “we are not doing this to show off or to flaunt our faith” but to invite others to share in the life that Jesus gives by making himself a gift, Pope Francis said.
D-Day’s 80th Anniversary Honors the Past, Aims to Teach Future Generations, French Bishop Says
The Catholic Church in France prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Normandy landings June 6, a date known as D-Day that marked the beginning of the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany’s occupation during World War II.