Catholic Church in France


Catholic Church in France
French: Église catholique en France
Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris
TypeNational polity
ClassificationCatholic
OrientationChristianity
ScriptureBible
TheologyCatholic theology
GovernanceCEF
PopeFrancis
PresidentÉric de Moulins-Beaufort
Primate of the GaulsOlivier de Germay[1]
Apostolic NuncioCelestino Migliore[2][3]
RegionFrance
LanguageFrench, Latin
HeadquartersCathedral Notre-Dame de Paris
FounderSaint Remigius
Originc.177 Christianity in Gaul
c.496 Frankish Christianity
Gaul, Roman Empire
SeparationsHuguenots (16th century)
Members27,000,000–58,000,000
Official websiteEpiscopal Conference of France

The Catholic Church in France is part of the Catholic Church in communion with the Pope in Rome across the world.

Marian apparitions in France

A list of Marian apparitions in France

  • Our Lady of the Rosary, associated with Dominic de Guzmán at Prouille
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, associated with Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes
  • Our Lady of La Salette, associated with Maximin Giraud and Mélanie Calvat at La Salette-Fallavaux
  • Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, associated with Catherine Labouré at Rue du Bac, Paris
  • Our Lady of Laus, associated with Benoîte Rencurel at Saint-Étienne-le-Laus
  • Our Lady of Pontmain, associated with Joseph and Eugène Barbedette at Pontmain
  • Our Lady of Pellevoisin, associated with Estelle Faguette at Pellevoisin

References

  1. "Former paratrooper is the new Archbishop of Lyon".
  2. "Celestino Migliore, nuevo Nuncio Apostólico en Francia". Religión Digital. 11 January 2020.
  3. "Pope appoints new envoy to France after abuse claims". www.thenews.com.pk.