New Catholic French Spirituality
French Catholic Spirituality From the 17th century to the 20th century, there was a surge of French Catholic spirituality that influenced the entire world, perhaps as a reaction to the…
Return of the Catholics
The Return of the Catholics to Jerusalem The French saw themselves as the protectors of Catholics in the Holy Land, but they were not the only Catholic nation in Europe,…
Marian Apparitions in Israel
Marian Apparitions in Israel Starting from the 13th century, Mary began to intervene in world events through apparitions to individuals and later to groups, during which she sought to protect…
Barluzzi and the Pilgrimage Churches
Barluzzi and the Pilgrimage Churches The Italian architect Antonio Barluzzi (1884–1960) is considered an architectural genius who designed many of the pilgrimage churches in Israel. He served as the architect…