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Vatican Journey to France

Taufboom in Frankreich: Bischof sieht „Durst nach Glauben“

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Alexandre Joly reported a 300 percent increase in adult baptisms within the Diocese of Troyes over the last few years. He described this trend as a thirst for faith.

During a visit to Paris on Saturday, Pope Leo XIV stated that adults requesting baptism require intensive support both before and after they join the Catholic Church. Bishop Joly expressed agreement with the Pope's assessment.

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  1. Sep 26, 4:32 AM Vatican News Deutsch Taufboom in Frankreich: Bischof sieht „Durst nach Glauben“
  2. Sep 26, 8:44 AM Vatican News Français Hausse des baptêmes d'adultes en France: Mgr Joly y voit une «soif de foi»
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