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The side of Toulouse Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Toulouse) in Toulouse in the South of France.

French bishops ask that priest who served time for rape of a minor not be promoted

Aug 12, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The French bishops’ conference has asked the archbishop of Toulouse to rescind the promotion of a priest who served time... Read more

French Catholic priest Abbe Pierre takes part in a demonstration on May 6, 1994.

French bishops reveal 12 new abuse allegations against Abbé Pierre

Jul 12, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The famed French priest has already been accused by several dozen people of inflicting abuse over the course of several... Read more

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

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