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 a musician, with a keen interest in the connections between
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 renowned center of spirituality to honor Mary. Through her, our
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 brothers and sisters in Christ, On this Solemnity of the
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 Shrine, explains. What does it mean to live through hell
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 the genuine presence of Christ in the Eucharist. An exhibition
When we lose a loved one, the pain of separation often raises many questions. What has become of that person? What happened to them? We shared their life for years. They meant so much to us. Are they gone forever? The emptiness we feel creates a deep sadness within us.
A gift from God for ourselves and the deceased Every day, in Montligeon and in many churches in the world, it is possible to benefit
2023 – 2029 Restoration campaign Our Lady’s basilica, at the outstanding shrine of Montligeon, where one comes and find comfort and hope, is in jeopardy
The death of a beloved is always cause of much grief. In societies saturated with information, fundamental interrogations relating to the meaning of life, death
Motorcyclists are invited to come to the Basilica of Our Lady of Montligeon on Sunday 25 June 2023 at 10.30 am for the Sunday Mass
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