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Conférence des évêques de France publishes letter to young Catholics

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The French Bishops' Conference published a letter to young Catholics on October 22, 2026, in response to recent protests by high school and university students. The letter, titled "Our only weapon is that of love that gives itself," addresses the concerns and search for meaning expressed by youth during a period of widespread social contestation in France.

The bishops noted that while the demonstrations were legitimate, they were accompanied by violence, looting, and clashes. The text references a prayer vigil held three weeks prior at the Stade de France with Pope Leo XIV. During that gathering, the Pope told young people they are the saints of France and encouraged them to be actors in a history that moves from confusion toward the truth.

The bishops urge young people to follow three principles shared by the Pope: to avoid pride, violence, and greed; to strive toward justice, piety, faith, and charity; and to engage in a mission of service. The letter invites young Catholics to reflect on these calls and to share their reflections.

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  1. Oct 22, 5:48 AM Église catholique en France Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » – lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  2. Oct 22, 5:38 AM Archdiocese of Montpellier Français Message de la CEF aux jeunes catholiques de France
  3. Oct 22, 6:34 AM ZENIT News Agency Français Lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  4. Oct 22, 9:11 AM Archdiocese of Dijon Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » – lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  5. Oct 27, 6:33 AM Diocese of Amiens Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » Lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France.
  6. Oct 22, 5:04 AM Vatican News Français Les évêques français rappellent leur mission aux jeunes, «saints de France»
  7. Oct 22, 7:42 AM Diocese of Belfort–Montbéliard Français Lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  8. Oct 22, 4:44 AM Aleteia Français Violences urbaines : « la seule arme » qui vaille selon les évêques
  9. Oct 22, 5:33 AM Diocese of La Rochelle Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » Lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  10. Oct 23, 2:53 AM Diocese of Saint-Etienne Français Message aux jeunes Catholiques de France
  11. Oct 23, 12:31 PM Diocese of Saint-Denis Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne »
  12. Oct 24, 2:28 AM Diocese of Nantes Français Lettre aux jeunes de France
  13. Oct 24, 3:53 AM Diocese of Saint-Claude Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne »
  14. Oct 26, 1:40 AM Diocese of Beauvais Français Chers jeunes, vous êtes les « Saints de France »
  15. Oct 26, 3:59 AM Diocese of Séez Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne »
  16. Oct 26, 1:46 AM Diocese of Créteil Français Lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  17. Oct 28, 7:38 AM Diocese of Metz Français CEF : lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France
  18. Oct 30, 1:40 AM Diocese of Nîmes Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » : les évêques de France s’adressent aux jeunes
  19. Oct 30, 10:33 PM Diocese of Mende Français « Notre seule arme est celle de l’amour qui se donne » – lettre aux jeunes catholiques de France

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