Catholic Church in France
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France’s interior minister condemns threats against Catholics during procession
Gérald Darmanin deplored what he said were ‘unacceptable acts.’ Read more
Archbishop Aupetit at Paris farewell Mass: ‘I lost my life for the love of Christ’
He directly addressed a media report claiming that he had “lost himself for love.” Read more
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Michel Aupetit, 70, has led the archdiocese since 2018. Read more
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012. Read more
Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France
The movement is growing — thanks to a cigar-chomping bench press champion. Read more
French Catholic bishops announce ‘vast program of renewal’ after abuse report
The bishops knelt in an act of penance in Lourdes. Read more
Pope Francis urges French Catholic bishops to console victims in wake of abuse report
The bishops are currently meeting in Lourdes. Read more
What is the seal of confession? A Q&A with Cardinal Mauro Piacenza
To learn more about the secrecy of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we spoke to Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the head of... Read more
France’s Catholic bishops will uphold confessional seal, spokeswoman clarifies
She said: ‘One cannot change the canon law for France as it is international.’ Read more
Analysis: The Church in France must uphold the confessional seal
The French bishops’ conference has seemingly tried to walk back the straightforward comments of the Bishop of Reims, who recently... Read more
French Catholic leader discusses ‘clumsy wording’ on confessional seal with interior minister
The archbishop asked for ‘forgiveness,’ saying that his remarks overshadowed a landmark abuse report. Read more
Catholic bishops’ leader to discuss confessional seal comments with France’s interior minister
The meeting will take place on Oct. 12. Read more
‘This is a moment of shame’: Pope Francis expresses sorrow at French abuse report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years. Read more
330,000 children abused in French Catholic Church over 70 years, landmark report estimates
The president of French bishops’ conference spoke of his ‘shame’ and ‘horror’ at the report. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by murder of French priest Fr. Olivier Maire
Pope Francis said he learned of the murder of the priest in western France “with great sorrow.” Read more
Rwandan man suspected of killing French Catholic priest reportedly met Pope Francis in 2016
French Catholic media said the meeting took place during the Jubilee of Mercy. Read more
Who was Fr. Olivier Maire, the Catholic priest murdered in France?
The 61-year-old priest was a popular leader of retreats. Read more
Update: Police question man suspected of murdering Catholic priest in France
Gérald Darmanin wrote: “All my support to the Catholics of our country after the dramatic murder of a priest in... Read more
