France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris as the French capital prepares for the arrival of Pope Leo XIV, where he is set to hold a huge open-air Mass.
After decades of loss of influence, the Catholic religion has regained some vitality in France. The number of baptisms has increased in the last four years, from just over 100,000 in 2020 to more than 175,000 in 2024. This renewed interest is largely explained by young people and atheistic or non-practicing adults who convert to Christianity. The number of adults who are baptized in the neighboring country has increased significantly. The number…
After decades of loss of influence, the Catholic religion has regained some vitality in France. The number of baptisms has increased in the last four years, passing from...