Church in France

The Latest

Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal

Jun 1, 2025

The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more

The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith in 2025, with particularly strong growth in the numbers of young adults and teenagers, according to newly released statistics from the country’s Conference of Bishops (CEF).

Social media and personal research driving France’s record baptism boom, survey reveals

Apr 16, 2025

By Heather Tomlinson

The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth... Read more

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline has been elected president of the French bishops’ conference, succeeding Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort as the Catholic Church in France continues responding to revelations of sexual abuse.

Cardinal Aveline elected president of French bishops’ conference

Apr 3, 2025

The 66-year-old cardinal from Marseille will take over leadership of the French episcopate in July as the Church continues implementing... Read more