Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France, a wave of new data highlights the shifting state of French Catholicism. While the overall numbers appear grim, with parish and priestly numbers falling sharply since 1980, younger clergy are increasingly embracing traditional roots. This shift suggests Cardinal Ratzinger’s prediction of a smaller, more committed Church may be coming to fruition.

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