James Bascom 
After Notre Dame in Paris, Chartres cathedral is undoubtably France’s most famous medieval cathedral. It’s gothic arches, flying buttresses, magnificent statues, and approximately 170 medieval stained-glass windows attract millions of pilgrims from all over the world. It is a masterpiece of the medieval Gothic style, and the testament to the once-strong Catholic … Read more
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, an enthusiastic and energized crowd of approximately 10,000 people attended the annual French Marche pour la vie in Paris. The event, held at the Place Vauban directly in front of the Hôtel des Invalides, was a strong signal to France and the world that, in spite of … Read more
All Saints Day is too often neglected or misunderstood. In recent times, it serves mostly as the pretext for the modern world’s growing fascination with witchcraft and the occult, the day before on Halloween (“All Hallows Eve” or the Eve of All Saints). In fact, All Saints Day is one of … Read more
October 13 marks the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun, the culmination of Our Lady’s apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. This great miracle, witnessed by more than 70,000 people, was the first time since the Resurrection of Our Lord that God performed a public miracle that … Read more
From April 18 to May 11, a rare exposition of the Holy Tunic of Argenteuil—better known as the “seamless garment” of Our Lord Jesus Christ—took place at the Basilica of Saint Denis of Argenteuil, a few miles northwest of Paris. The exposition, held to commemorate the 2025 Jubilee, drew 400,000 visitors, double … Read more
What happens in France tends to influence the rest of the world. For better or for worse, it remains a bellwether country and an incubator of political ideas and trends. For that reason, the Western media closely followed the recent elections for the French National Assembly. The results left the French right … Read more
With the Russo-Ukrainian War now in its third year, its outcome hinges on a fierce debate. Should the United States of America continue to send military aid to Ukraine? Unfortunately, a growing minority of Republicans say no. Surprisingly, the foreign policy poles of the American political landscape seem to be reversing. The … Read more
Controversy over a new public statue in front of Rotterdam Central Station, “Moments Contained,” erupted as soon as it was unveiled. The statue was designed by British artist Thomas J. Price and inaugurated on June 2. The thirteen-foot statue depicts an anonymous black female walking away from the Rotterdam Central Station wearing … Read more
Few people in the West would consider the Netherlands to be a country receptive to a pro-family message. Fewer still would imagine that any pro-family organization could exist there, much less one that achieves victories. The Netherlands’ reputation in popular culture is that of a European Las Vegas drawing millions of visitors … Read more
Faithful Catholics around the world were shocked by the announcement that the German bishops will create a “blessing” ceremony for homosexual “couples” and open the path for female “deacons.” Such decisions were made through what is called the German Synodal Path. Ever since it began in December 2019, the German Synodal Path … Read more