search
French bishops
Trends
- 1Pope tells French bishops Church has prophetic role in public life▼Pope to French Bishops: Church bears prophetic authority in public square
Pope Francis told French bishops that the Church carries a prophetic authority to speak in the public square, framing its voice as relevant to society beyond the sanctuary. The remarks, reported by Vatican News, underline his insistence that bishops engage publicly on moral and social questions even in a secular context like France.
- 2Pope Leo XIV Urges French Bishops to Defend Church's Public Witness●Pope Leo XIV Urges French Bishops to Defend Church’s Public Witness
Pope Leo XIV has called on French bishops to defend the Catholic Church's public witness, according to Radio Veritas Asia. The appeal underscores the Vatican's concern over the Church's role and visibility in French public life. Further details of the meeting and the Pope's remarks have not been widely reported yet.