Catholic Church in France
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The 800-year-old cathedral that inspired the Notre-Dame de Paris spire
While the spire of Notre-Dame de Paris was completely destroyed in last year’s devastating fire, another Notre-Dame cathedral, the largest... Read more
French cathedral burns in suspected arson fire
A fire being investigated as arson at a historic cathedral in western France Saturday morning has been contained, according to... Read more
Former French priest convicted of sexual abuse of minors
Bernard Preynat, a former priest of the Archdiocese of Lyon, was convicted and sentenced by a civil court Monday for... Read more
French bishop tests positive for coronavirus after Vatican visit
A French bishop who visited the Vatican last week has tested positive for coronavirus, his diocese announced Monday. Read more
French Senate debates IVF law after thousands protest in Paris streets
Debate began on a bioethics bill in the French Senate Tuesday after tens of thousands of people marched through the... Read more
Former priest on trial in France for sexual abuse of minors
Bernard Preynat, a former priest of the Archdiocese of Lyon, is on trial before a civil court in France. He... Read more
French bishops vote to compensate abuse victims with Church funds
The bishops of France on Saturday approved plans to offer financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse by clergy. Read more
French cathedral robbed in battering-ram raid
A cathedral in southwestern France was robbed of chalices and other religious items after a gang rammed open the door... Read more
Chartres Pentecost pilgrimage draws 14,000
More than 14,000 Catholics walked 62 miles from Paris to Chartres Cathedral in three days in an annual Pentecost pilgrimage... Read more
French cardinal to resign after conviction for failing to report abuse
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, was found guilty Thursday of failing to report to authorities the alleged sexual... Read more
Why France's 'Zombie Catholics' are so powerful
It happened in Britain. It happened in the U.S. Read more
Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society
During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more
Debate, protests mark legalization of gay marriage in France
After months of debate and massive protests, the National Assembly in France passed President Francois Hollande's “marriage for all” bill... Read more
French couple claims police violence at marriage march
A couple in France is reporting acts of violence by police officers against participants in a recent march to defend... Read more
Protestors report 1 million in Paris march to defend marriage
Over one million people reportedly took to the streets in France on Jan. 13 in opposition to President Francois Hollande's... Read more
French president to support 'gay marriage' conscience rights
French President Francois Hollande said that his proposal to legalize “gay marriage” in the country would include a conscience protections... Read more
Hundreds evacuated from Lourdes due to flooding
Flooding in southwestern France has forced hundreds of pilgrims to evacuate the site of a Marian apparition and nearby hotels in... Read more
Pope tells French bishops defense of marriage is prophetic
Against the backdrop of an effort to recognize “gay marriage” in France, Pope Benedict XVI told a group of French... Read more
French cardinal says 'gay marriage' opens door to incest, polygamy
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon said government approval of gay “marriage” in France could pave the way for the legalization... Read more
