As scaffolding has largely been removed from the outside structure, the inside renovation work continues at full speed to finish it on time for the most anticipated church event of the decade in the French capital.

Unity, respect for one's culture, interreligious dialogue, and care for the poor and for the environment were the main themes of his talks in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore September 2-13.

Let us not take the Cross for granted. Today we celebrate the beautiful feast of the Exaltation to the Cross.