Cathorico : le chant du coq catholique

  Les éoliennes menacent-elles l’abbaye de Notre-Dame-des-Neiges ? ✝️ Saints du jour : Les martyrs de Lyon († 177) En l'an 177, la jeune communauté chrétienne de Lugdunum subit l'une des premières grandes persécutions de l'histoire de la Gaule. Le vieil évêque Pothin meurt en prison après avoir été battu, tandis que la jeune esclave Blandine devient le symbole du courage chrétien face aux supplices. Leur témoignage marque les débuts du christianisme français. Dix-huit siècles plus tard, ils demeurent les premiers grands saints de Lyon et de la Gaule. « Je suis chrétienne, et rien de mal ne se fait parmi nous. » — Sainte Blandine Libellé ✨ Summary in English A wind turbine project planned near the Abbey of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in the Ardèche mountains has sparked growing opposition. While supporters emphasize renewable energy and economic benefits, the Cistercian nuns and local associations fear lasting damage to the landscape, biodiversity, and spiritual atmosphere that at...

📰 Procès de la FMND : quand la justice pénale examine la vie religieuse 🇬🇧 English Summary In January 2026, Father Bernard , Superior of the Famille Missionnaire de Notre-Dame (FMND), a Catholic religious community in Ardèche , stood trial before the Criminal Court of Privas for “ abuse of weakness ” under French law. Five former members alleged psychological pressure, loss of autonomy, and social isolation between 2015 and 2020. During the hearings, these accusations were strongly contradicted by current members and many parents, who described freely chosen vocations, healthy spiritual life, and maintained family relationships. The court was thus confronted with two radically different interpretations of the same religious experience. The prosecutor requested severe penalties, including temporary closure of the community’s site, suspended prison sentences, and financial fines. The verdict is expected on March 24, 2026. Beyond the specific case, this trial raises a fundamental que...