Religious News

The pilgrimage of Travellers to Lourdes

Among the many pilgrimages that punctuate the spiritual life of the Lourdes shrine, the pilgrimage of Travellers occupies a unique place, deeply marked by faith and fervour. Every year, thousands of families from the Gypsy, Gypsy, Roma and Yenish communities gather at the foot of the Virgin Mary, bringing with them their culture, their music, their way of praying and their great trust in Providence. Over the decades, this pilgrimage has become an essential part of their spiritual and community life. Read more...

What is the best translation for a Bible?

For centuries, the Bible has been translated throughout the world, so that every believer can access the Word of God in their own language. Today, there are a multitude of versions of the Bible, each with its own particularities. Faced with this abundance, one question often comes up: which is the best translation of the Bible? The answer actually depends on several criteria: faithfulness to the original text, clarity of language, intended use and the religious tradition to which one belongs. Read more...

What is a Bible?

The Bible is much more than just a book: it is a veritable spiritual treasure, considered to be the Word of God by millions of believers around the world. Passed down from generation to generation, translated into hundreds of languages, it is at once a religious text, a historical record, a compendium of wisdom and an inexhaustible source of inspiration. But what exactly is the Bible? How is it structured and why does it occupy such a central place in the Christian faith? Read more...

What's the difference between a Catholic Bible and a Protestant Bible?

The Bible is the sacred book of Christians. It is made up of the Old Testament, which tells the story of the people of Israel and prepares the way for the coming of the Messiah, and the New Testament, which focuses on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the birth of the Church. Although Catholics and Protestants both recognise the Bible as the Word of God, there are significant differences between their respective versions. These differences mainly concern the number of books, their organisation and sometimes the way they are interpreted. Read more...

Saint Gabriel the Archangel, messenger of the Good News

Biblical origin and roleSaint Gabriel the Archangel is one of the three archangels mentioned in the Bible, along with Michael and Raphael. His name means "Strength of God". Gabriel is above all God's messenger, the one who brings mankind the most decisive announcements in the history of salvation. In the Book of Daniel, he explains to the prophet the vision of the times to come. But it is above all in the New Testament that his role becomes central: he is the angel who announces to Zechariah the birth of John the Baptist and, even more so, the one who brings Mary the news of the Incarnation of the Son of God. Read more...