Catholic Church in France
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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
