This text presents comprehensive analysis of the role of the Catholic church in France over 50 years of social, political and theological change. The impact of social secularization of the changing role of women and attitudes to sexuality, of dramatic political change from Algeria, the 1960s, the Mitterand era and the rise of Le Pen and of battles over education are presented in historical context. The church's responses to challenges to its authority, its teachings and structural resources are analyzed. The conclusion asks ...
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This text presents comprehensive analysis of the role of the Catholic church in France over 50 years of social, political and theological change. The impact of social secularization of the changing role of women and attitudes to sexuality, of dramatic political change from Algeria, the 1960s, the Mitterand era and the rise of Le Pen and of battles over education are presented in historical context. The church's responses to challenges to its authority, its teachings and structural resources are analyzed. The conclusion asks "Wither the Catholic Church?" in modern France.
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