It is a surprising coda to the broadly anticlerical French Revolution that almost every single Catholic church in France today belongs to the government.
The Conference of the Bishops of France published a comprehensive survey showing the state of ecclesiastical heritage, indicating concerns about numerous church demolitions.
Despite the demolitions, new churches are being constructed to accommodate societal needs, suggesting a balance between preserving history and addressing modern urbanization.
Alain Planet suggests that, despite challenges, the number of deconsecrated churches in 120 years is not alarming, considering the changes in society.
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