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 Quand les États-Unis honorent Marie : le 8 décembre reconnu « Holy Day » pour l’Immaculée Conception On December 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued an official statement recognizing December 8 as a “Holy Day,” honouring Mary, mother of Jesus, for her faith, humility and pivotal role in salvation history. The proclamation links Marian devotion to nearly 250 years of American history — from a 1792 consecration of the young nation by its first U.S. Catholic bishop to historic moments like the Battle of New Orleans, attributed by some Catholics to Mary’s intercession. The statement concludes with the traditional “Hail Mary” prayer, inviting believers to share in this spiritual commemoration. This marks the first time a U.S. president has formally recognized the feast of the Immaculate Conception as a national holy day. Catholic News Agency +1 Article Le 8 décembre 2025, la Maison-Blanche a publié un message officiel du président Donald J. Trump dans lequel il déclare l...

  Plus qu’une sympathie ? 🇺🇸 English Summary Charlie Kirk’s relationship with Catholicism appears more significant today than it did immediately after his death. The evangelical activist had publicly praised the Virgin Mary, expressed admiration for Catholic tradition and the Traditional Latin Mass, and acknowledged attending Mass without receiving the Eucharist. A decisive testimony emerged after his death. Just over a week before his assassination, Kirk reportedly told Bishop Joseph Brennan of Fresno that he attended Mass with his Catholic wife and children, adding that he loved their Catholic pastor. When the possibility of becoming Catholic was mentioned, Kirk reportedly replied: “I’m this close.” This does not prove that a formal conversion was underway. No public evidence shows that he had begun an official process of reception into the Catholic Church. Yet his final statements make it increasingly difficult to dismiss his interest in Catholicism as mere political sympathy....