The French Catholic Church, or Catholic Church in France is part of the worldwide Catholic Church in communion with the Pope in Rome. Established in the 2nd century in unbroken communion with the bishop of Rome, it was sometimes called the "eldest daughter of the church" (French: fille aînée de l'Église).

Catholicism is the majority religion in France, though small numbers—roughly 4.5% of Catholics—attend mass and overall, adherence to Catholicism is declining. Roman Catholicism was the state religion of France beginning with the conversion of King Clovis I (d. 511) until the French Revolution, when the Church’s relationship with the state ...

The history of the Catholic Church in France is inseparable from the history of France, and should be analyzed in its peculiar relationship with the State, with which it was progressively confused, confronted, and separated.

France's deep-rooted connection with Catholicism continues to shape its cultural identity and social fabric, influencing everything from art and architecture to holidays and community life. As the nation navigates modern challenges, this relationship remains a pivotal element in understanding the complexities of its society.

4 天之前 · France - Religion, Catholicism, Secularism: About three-fifths of the French people belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Only a minority, however, regularly participate in religious worship; practice is greatest among the middle classes.

L'Église catholique en France est partie intégrante de l'Église catholique. Elle regroupe l'ensemble des chrétiens de France qui reconnaissent l'autorité du pape et constituent la communauté religieuse la plus importante de la population française.

By 1998, only 55,000 catechists were teaching the tenets of Catholicism in France, a reflection more of declining numbers of practicing Catholics than of the Church's commitment to catechetics. Religious leaders long recognized the need to expose a faith many nominal Catholics seemed to know imperfectly.

France, often referred to as the “Eldest Daughter of the Church”, holds a unique position in the history of Catholicism. The Catholic faith has deeply shaped French society, politics, and culture for centuries, making it one of the most prominent influences in the country’s identity.

Religions: Christian (overwhelmingly Roman Catholic) 63-66%, Muslim 7-9%, Buddhist 0.5-0.75%, Jewish 0.5-0.75%, other 0.5-1.0%, none 23-28%. Languages: French (official) 100%, declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish, Occitan, Picard)

5 天之前 · France - Religion, Catholicism, Monasteries: The episcopate and the diocese were practically the only institutions to survive the collapse of Roman imperial power largely unchanged. Many bishops played important roles in defending the …