While secularism may be widespread throughout France, Corsicans have maintained their centuries-long traditions of processions, devotions, lay associations and other forms of popular piety.

Pope Francis on Sunday called for a "healthy secularism" while visiting the French island of Corsica. Christian and secular ...

France's anti-terrorism court has convicted eight people for their involvement in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty.

Read more Subscribers only Pope Francis in Corsica: A day of celebration free of controversies Rather than appearing to link France's de-Christianization to its secularism, the pope might consider ...

The remarks touched on a sensitive topic for France. Strict state secularism was originally introduced to curb the influence of the Church on public life, but is now more commonly deployed against ...