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- 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.
- 2Adult baptisms in France have tripled since 2022▼French academic: ‘Number of adult baptisms has tripled since 2022'
A French academic reports that the number of adult baptisms in France has tripled since 2022, pointing to a notable resurgence of interest in Catholicism among adults. The claim, carried by Vatican News, comes amid wider commentary in France and Europe about renewed religious engagement, particularly among younger adults, after decades of secularisation and declining church attendance.