Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 21, 2026
A ‘spiral of violence’: France’s bishops condemn the weekend’s riots
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France’s bishops have condemned the weekend’s riots in the country that saw shops looted, public buildings set alight and violence spill out on the streets. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille and president of the French Episcopal Conference released a statement on Sunday denouncing …
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The scenes of rioting have “plunged the country into shock, fear, and despair, raising numerous questions about the root causes of this crisis,” the bishops wrote in their Oct. 19 statement.
Violent protests have rocked France, leaving businesses damaged and police officers injured. But Catholic bishops warn the unrest reveals a much deeper crisis facing the nation. As young people struggle with anxiety, uncertainty, and a loss of purpose, Archbishop Olivier de Germay delivers a powerfu…
France’s bishops have condemned the weekend’s riots in the country that saw shops looted, public buildings set alight and violence spill out on the streets. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille and president of the French Episcopal Conference released a statement on Sunday denouncing …
