MARSEILLE: Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille for Pope Francis's two-day visit, but the once do...
: Tens of thousands of Catholics are expected in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille for Pope Francis's two-day visit, but the once dominant faith is in a long decline in France.
Illustrating the depth of the decline, just 88 priests are expected to be ordained in France this year. Historian Denis Pelletier noted that although Catholicism in France “was very pluralist for a long time... those who remain, who are visible, are the most conservative”.In politics, 40 percent of Catholics voted for nationalist right candidates including far-right Marine Le Pen at 2022's presidential election, compared with just 29 percent for incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron.
By contrast, the 86-year-old Jesuit pontiff enjoys cordial ties with Jesuit-educated Macron, who uses the informal “tu” verb form when addressing Francis. Personal warmth between Macron and Francis doesn't extend to overlooking France's divergences from Church doctrine on ethical issues.
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