How do we know about the afterlife? From messages delivered by The Blessed Virgin Mary? From near-death experiences? What is precisely the source of the knowledge we have about it? Rather than knowledge shouldn’t we rather call it faith or…
Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, is there any hope for someone who has never known God, who does not believe, or who…
Do you have to believe in God to get into heaven?Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, what hope is there for someone who…
Baptized as she neared death, then confirmed and admitted to the Eucharist, Victoria died two weeks later. How does one celebrate the funeral of an adult who had become a Christian only a few days earlier? At Quarr Abbey, Dom…
François-Xavier Maigre is a writer, journalist, and editor-in-chief. After fifteen years with the Bayard Group publishing company—notably at La Croix, Panorama, and Le Pèlerin—he now works in communications strategy consulting. He is also a poet, author of hiking narratives, and…
Homily by Archbishop Roger Houndjébedji of Cotonou on the Solemnity of the Assumption, Saturday, August 15, 2026 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are gathered here at this…
Archbishop Roger Houngbédji of Cotonou explores the theme of “Mary, Mother of Hope.” This homily was delivered on the Solemnity of the Assumption in 2026 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon. Mary, Mother of Hope Dear pilgrims, dear…
Faced with the prospect of eternity, we might be tempted to pretend that hell does not exist—or that it is empty. What difference does it make to us to believe in its existence? Don Paul Denizot, rector of the Montligeon…
From July 5 to August 23, 2026, the Basilica of Our Lady of Montligeon has been hosting the international exhibition on Eucharistic miracles designed by Saint Carlo Acutis. Through forty display panels, visitors of all ages were able to rediscover…